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OOLLECTIOlSrS

FOR A

HISTOET

STAFFOEDSHIEE

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Trustees of the William Salt Library.

The Eight Hon. Loed WROTTESLEY.
The Hon. and Rby. Canon BRIDaEMAN.
The Ven. Archdeacon LANE.
H. SYDNEY aRAZEBROOK.
Captain CONGREVE.

Elected by the Members of the Society.

MAJOB-aBNEBAL Thb Hon. GEORaE WROTTESLEY.
Tub Yebi Rev. the Dean of Lichfibld.
The Rev. F. P. PARKER.
ERANCIS WHITGREAVE.
THOMAS SALT, M.P.

EDITOBIAIi OOKKITTBB.

The Hon. and Rby. Canon BRIDGElfAN, The Hall, Wigsn.
Majob-Gbnebal The Hon. GEORGE WROTTESLEY, 26, Cadogan

Gardens.
The Rev. F. P. PARKER, The Rectory, Colton, Rugeley.
FRANCIS WHITGREAVE, Barton Manor, Stafford.
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Yorkshire.

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RULES OF THE SOCIETY.

I. — That the Society be called the ** William Salt Ahchaological Socibtt."

II. — The leading object of the Society shall be the editing and printing of original
documents relating to the County of Stafford, to which, however, may be
added papers selected by an Editorial Committee, illustratiye of the same, or
coming under any of the eight following heads : —

(a) Abstracts of the Monastic Chartularies, and of Ancient Family Deeds, with
the names of witnesses and fac-similies of seals ; Q^enealogies of Nobility
and Gentry (accompanied by proofs). Heraldic Visitations, and other
papers touching the general history and descent of properties and families.

(h) Printing and editing of the Public Records relating to the County, including
the Exchequer or Pipe Bolls, the Assize Bolls, Fine Bolls, Inquisitions,
Perambulations of Forests, Subsidy Bolls, and Assessments, &c., &c.

(c) History of Parishes and of Manors, and of Manorial Customs and Tenures,
illustrated by Copies of, or reference to, original grants.

(d) Church Notes hitherto unpublished, such as Ecclesiastical Surreys, Extracts
from Episcopal and Parish Begisters, Copies of Epitaphs, and Description
of Monumente and Ecclesiastical Buildings, Abstracts or Copies of Wills,
&o.

(e) Notices of British and Boman Bemains, and Boads and Buildings, and the

Antiquities generally of the District.

(f) Autograph Letters and other Documents relating to the Civil War.

{ff) Notices of distinguished Worthies, Broadsides, Election Squibs, &o.

(h) Correspondence, in which enquiries may be made and answered, on any of
the above subjects, and miscellaneous information, including corrections of
errors.

m. — ^The general affairs of the Society shall be managed by a Council of ten, of
whom five shall be trustees of the William Salt Library, and nominated by
them, from time to time, and five shall be elected at an Annual Meeting of
the Subscribers. The Council shall be empowered to delegate, if they see fit,
the selection of the papers to be printed, to an Editorial Committee. Of the
Council, three shall be a quorum, and in case of equality of votes, their
Chairman shall have a casting vote.

lY. — The Officers of the Society shall be a Treasurer, a Secretary, and an Auditor,
to be appointed by the Council. These Offices shall be honorary, but the
Council shall have power to appoint an Assistant Secretary to be paid at the
discretion of the Council, as the nature of his duties may warrant.

y. — The Subscription shall be One Guinea annually, to be paid in advance, upon the

first of January in each year, and such annual payment shall entitle each

Subscriber to the volume issued for the year of such subscription. Any

Subscriber shall be permitted to withdraw from the Society by giving notice of

his intention three months before the termination of any year of Subscription.

N.B. — To save trouble, it is recommended that the Members of the Society pay

their subscriptions to the Society's bankers by revocable order upon their own

bankers, a printed form for which may be obtained from the Assistant Secretary.

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CONTENTS-

VOLUME XII.

Part I.

Page

1. Extracts from the Plea Rolls, 16 to 33 Edward III, trans-

lated from the original Rolls in the Public Record
Office, hy Major- General the Hon. Q, Wrottesley . . 1

2. Pedes Finium, or Fines of Mixed Counties, which in.

clade manors and tenements in Staffordshire, temp.
Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Philip and
Mary. Abstracted from the originals in the Public
Record Office, hy Major-General the Hon, G. Wrottesley . 177

3. Final Concords, or Pedes Finium of Staffoidshire, for

the 1st year of Queen Elizabeth, abstracted from the
originals in the Public Record Office, hy Mr. W. Boyd,
and revised hy the Honorary Secreta/ry .... 235

4. The Chetwynd Chartulary, printed from the original MS.

at Ingestre, with an introduction and notes hy Major-
General the Hon. G. Wrottesley 242

Part II.

5. Supplement to the History of the Manor and Parish of

Blymhill, hy the Hon. and J?ev. Canon Bridgeman. . 1

Cbe Mtlliant Salt ^rt]^affl0giml Sanctg*

GENERAL MEETING, 20th OCTOBER, 1891.

The Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Society took place at
the William Salt Library, Stafford, on Tuesday, the 20th October,
1891, The Eight Hon. The Lord Wrottesley in the Chair. There
were also present: Major-General Edmund Manningham Buller
the Eev. Edward Salt, the Eev. F. P. Parker, Mr. Frederic C. Perry,
Mr. W. S. Brough, Mr. Nayler, Mr. W. H. Duignan, Mr. James
Tildesley, Major-General the Hon. George Wrottesley, and Mr.
Mazzinghi.

Letters were read from Archdeacon Lane and the Eev. Dr. Cox,
stating their inability to attend the Meeting owing to other en-
gagements : also letters from Lord Crewe and Mr. Cecil Foljambe,
M.P., asking for duplicates of former volumes, and from the Eev.
William Fletcher, of Shrewsbury, approving of the work of the
Society, but containing suggestions for popularizing it, and in-
creasing the number of subscribers.

The minutes of the last General Meeting having been read, the
Honorary Secretary laid before the Meeting the Eeport of the
Editorial Committee for the year 1890-91, which was read as
follows : —

The Editorial Committee have to report that Volume XI of
Staffordshire Collections was issued to the subscribers in
May last, and that Volume XII is in the press, about two-
thirds of it having been printed. Its contents will consist
of Extracts from the Plea Rolls of Edward III, in con-

tianation of those priDted in the last Volume, and an abstract
of the Fines of Mixed Counties for the reigns of Henrj VII,
Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Philip and Marj. These
have been abstracted from the originals in the Public Record
Office by the Honorary Secretary. The latter, however,
reports that notwithstanding a daily attendance at the
Record Office for eight months in the year, he is unable to
abstract on the average more than 200 pages of print during
that period, and if the Volume is to be made up to 300 pages,
and no contributor comes forward for Part II of the Volume^
it will be necessary to expend a larger sum on copying at the
Record Office, which he estimates at about £40 for the year.
A sum of £25 has been expended during the past year in
abstracting the Fines of the reign of Elizabeth up to the end
of the fifteenth year of her reign* ; but as these will not fill
the Volume, it has been decided to print the Chetwynd
Chartulary, a copy of which is in the William Salt Library,
and to which the Honorary Secretary will add an introduc-
tion and notes.

With reference to the annual payment to the Record Society for
the printing of Indexes of wills at Lichfield, the Committee
have to report that Mr. Phillimore acquiesced in the modifi-
cation proposed at the last General Meeting, by which the
annual sum payable to him was reduced to £15 ; but the
Coms&ittee have since obtained information from a gentleman
employed at the Probate Registry at Lichfield, that they
are now at work there upon an Index on a much improved
form for the earlier wills, viz., from about 1500 to 1650 ; and
from the latter year down to 1850 an Index was compiled by
the late Mr. William Salt, and which is now in this Library.
The Committee are therefore of opinion that it would not be
advisable to continue the payment to Mr. Phillimore beyond
the Fourth Series, which is now in hand, and which covers
the period between a.d. 1562 and 1624 ; and Mr. Phillimore
reports that for this purpose an additional sum of £7 16«.
will be sufficient.

Duriog the past year four members have withdrawn their names
from the Society, seven have died, and one new member has
joined ; the net loss therefore in the number of subscribers
will be ten.

* It was subeequently decided to substitute Canon Bridgeman's "Supplement
to the History of BlymhiU " for a portion of these Fines.

The recommendations contained in the above Report were
adopted.

After some discussion it was resolved —

That the Editorial Committee should have authority to deter-
mine the number of copies of each Volume to be issued in future ;
having regard to the number of subscribers and presentation
copies, and that they should also be authorized to decide questions
respecting the amount to be paid for surplus copies in stock.

It was also resolved that if found practicable and useful, the
same Committee should be authorized to direct that every Volume
issued by the Society should be marked by a distinctive number,
as practised by the Boxburgh and other Clubs and Societies.

With respect to the " BibUotheca StaflTordiensis," now in course
of preparation by Mr. Simms, of Newcastle, it was considered that
the Society would not be able to adopt any collective measure to
further the views of the compiler, beyond recommending the work
to the attention of the William Salt Library Trust, as one calcu-
lated to aid private research into the History of the County, and
containing much useful literary information of general interest.

It was proposed and resolved unanimously that Mr. W. H.
Duignan should be appointed Honorary Solicitor to the Society.

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EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS OF
THE REIGN OF EDWARD m.

Translated prom the Original Rolls in the
Public Record Office.

MAJOR-GENERAL THE HON. GEORGE WROTTESLEY.

Continued from Vol, XI of Staffordshire Collections.

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EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS,

TEMP. E. ni.

Pleas op Assize taken at Stafford, before Eoger Hillary
AND HIS Fellow Justices assigned, etc., on the Monday
after the Feast of St. Matthew the Apostle. 15 E. III.

Staff. An assize came to make recognition, if John Trussel of Cublesdon,
Chivaler, had unjustly disseised John, son of John Trussel of Cublesdon of bis
freehold in Cublesdon, Clevenhale, Berihull, Modersale, Woclehouses, Cote-
walton, Mulnehouses, Oldjnton, Mefford, Elkesdon, Shirevehales, HechuU,
Hulton, Chatewall, and Brelaston, and the said John complained that he had
been disseised of the manor of Cublesdon, and of a moiety of the manor of
Shirrevehales, excepting thirteen messuages, thirteen virgates of land, four
acres of meadow, and 100«. of rent in the said manor and moiety.

John Trussel did not appear, but John de Snede answered for him as
baOiff. and denied the disseism, and appealed to the assize. The jury found
that the said John Trussel had disseised John, son of John of the said manor
and moiety with the above exceptions^ and they assessed his damages at
100 marks. John, son of John Trussel, is therefore to recover seisin by view
of the recognitors, m. 111.

Staff, An assize, etc., if Albreda Bevner had unjustly disseised Boger
Beyner of four acres of land, and the third part of a messuage in Clyfton
Caumpville, and Thorp Costantyn. Albreda answered as tenant, and stated
that the tenements in question, together with others had been formerly held by
John Beyner, her husband, the father of Boger, and whose heir he is, and
after Jolm's death, Boger had entered as son and heir, and bad assigned the
said tenements to her as dower. Boger denied that he had assigned them to
her as dower, and put himself on the assize, which found in his favour, and
assessed his damages at lOf. m. 111.

Staff, An assize, etc., if Elias de Draycote, Chaplain, and Thomas de
Brugge, and Agnes his daughter had unjustly disseised Sarra, daughter of
John de Staunton of a messuage, and an acre of land in Draycote. Agnes
pleaded she held nothing in the tenements, and had done the plaintiff no
mjury. Elias and Thomas appeared by their bailiff, and pleaded that there
was no vill or hamlet in the county wnich was called Draycote, simply and
without an addition, because in the countv there was a Draycote under Ned-
wode, and a Draycote near Tene, and they took exception to the writ on
that account As Sarra could not deny this, the suit was dismissed.
m. 111.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Adam de NarudaJe, and Sarra his wife, had
unjustly disseised Bichard Fynche, of Werselowe, of a messuage, two tofts
and fourteen acres of land in Alstonesfeld. Adam stated that the tenements
in dispute consisted only of eight and a half acres of land, and two- thirds of
a messuage, and as regarded two acres and three roods of the land, and a

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moiety of the two-thirds of the messuage, one Isolda, the kinswoman of
Richard, and whose heir he is, had granted them hj deed to him under the name
of Adam, son of Thomas de Narudale, and in which deed they were described
as a messuage, and two acres, and three roods of land in Narudale, which is a
hamlet of Aistonesfeld, and with a clause of warranty, so that if a stranger
should sue him for them, the said Richard as kinsman, and heir of Isolda
would be bound to warrant them to him, and he prayed judgment whether
under such circumstances an assize would lie, and he produced the deed in
question.

And, as regarded the residue of the tenement, he stated that one Gotla, the
mother of the plaintiff, and whose heir he is, had granted it to him by her
deed, with a clause of warranty, so that the said Richard was bound, as her
heir, to warrant it to him, and he prayed judgment, whether under such
circumstances an assize would lie between them, and he produced the above
deed in court. Richard pleaded that as regarded the tenements named in
the deed of the said Isolda, he should not be precluded from the assize,
because the said Groda his mother was seised of them, after the death of the
said Isolda, and had died seised of them, and he had entered as her son and
heir, and was so seised of them until he had been unjustly disseised by the
said Adam and Sarra ; and as regarded the tenements named in the deed of
the said Ooda, he stated that Henry his father, and whose heir he is, had
died seised of them, and he had entered as son and heir, whilst under age,
because the tenements were held in soccage, and the said Goda his
mother had been seised of the custody of the said tenements, and likewise
of the wardship of the plaintiff, in order to support him {rcUione nutriture)
and Gkxla, whilst holding the tenements in custody had enfeoffed the
said Adam, and by which feoffment he had been disseised of them and he put
himself on the assize. Adam denied that Goda had died seised of the tene-
ments named in the deed of Isolda, and he stated that Goda was seised of the
other tenements in fee, and not by reason of the wardship of Richard, and he

Eut himself on the assize on these issues. An assize was therefore to be taken,
ut wafl respited till the Monday on the Morrow of the Close of Easter at
Wolvemehampton through defect of recognitors. A postscript states that on
that day the said Adam and Sarra did not appear, and the assize was taken in
their absence, and a jury found in favour of Richard, and assessed his
damages at 4 marks. Richard therefore was to recover seisin of the tene-
ments, by view of the recognitors, m. Ill, dorso.

Staff. William, son of William de Kneghton in le Hales, who brought an
assize of Mordancestor against Adam, son of William, son of Roger de
Kneghton, in le Hales, and others, respecting tenements in Elneghton
(Knighton) in le Hales, did not appear to prosecute it, and he and his sure-
ties, viz., Thomas de Aston, Clericus, ana Mertram (sic) de Bagenhold are
in misericordid. m. Ill, dorso.

Staff. William de Froddeswall, who brought an assize of novel disseisin
against William Hykelynff, respecting tenements in Draycote, did not appear
to prosecute it, and he and his sureties are in misericordiA. m. Ill, dorso.

Staff. Roger Reyner, of Clifton, who brought an assize of novel dis-
seisin against Albreoa Reyner and others respecting tenements in Clifton
Campville, did not appear to prosecute it, and he and his sureties are
in misericordid. m. Ill, dorso.

Staff. Thomas, son of Henry, son of Gilbert de Yoxhale, who brought
an assize of novel desseisin against Matilda, formerly wife of Robert de
Holand, Knight, and others, respecting tenements in Yoxhale, did not appear
to prosecute it, and he and his sureties are in misericordid. m. Ill, dorso.

Staff. Adam le Fremon, of Stretton, who brought on assize of novel
disseisin against Amice Fremon and others, respecting tenements in Stretton,

DE BANCO. HILLARY, 16-16 E. III. 5

did not appear to prosecute it, and he and bis sureties, viz., William de
Cavereswalle and Koger le Palmere are -m misericordtd. m. Ill, dorso.

Staff. Alice, daughter of Kichard de Hampton, who brought an assize of
novel disseisin against Bichard de Hampton respecting tenements in Blithe-
feld and Ck)lton, did not appear to prosecute it, and she and her sureties,
viz., Robert de Rideware and Walter de Houton are in misericordtd. m. Ill,
dorgo.

Staff. John, son of Thomas de Aston and John de Morton, and Joan
his wife, who brought an assize of novel disseisin against Thomas de Aston
and others respecting tenements in Great Aston, did not appear to prosecute
it, and he and his sureties are in misericordid. m. Ill, dorso.

An Assize taken at Stafford before Roger de Bankwelle
AND Richard de la Polk, Justices of the Lord the
King, assigned to take an Assize which Roger Hillary,
Chivaler, arraigned against William Merveylous, of
Ellbford, on the Monday after the Feast of St.
Matthew the Apostle. 15 E. III.

Staff. An assize, etc., if William Merveylous, of Elleford, had unjustly
disseised Roger Hillary, Knight, of 10 marks of rent in EUeford ; and Roger
stated that the said William by his deed had granted to him and his heirs
the said rent proceeding from a freehold in Elleford, and he produced the
deed dated from Lichfield in 14 E. Ill, and witnessed by tfohn, Lord of
Tymmor, John his brother, Nicholas de AUerwas, Ralph de Tymmore, and
others. William did not appear, and the assize was taken in his absence
The jury found that the said William had unjustly disseised the said Roger
of the rent in question, and assessed his damages at 20 marks. Roger was
therefore to recover seisin, and his damages, and the Sheriff was ordered to
arrest the said William. m,\\2.

DE BANCO. Hillary, 15-16 E. III.

Staff. Richard de Stafford, Chivaler, appeared by Roger de Aston his
attorney against John le Mule ward of Dokeseye for cutting down his trees
and underwood at La Mersh near Stafford to the value of 60«. John did not
appear, and the Sheiiff returned he held nothing within his bailiwick^ and
he was therefore ordered to put him into ^^exigend^ and if he did not appear,
to outlaw him, etc. m. 26.

Staff. Thomas, son of WiUiam Coly, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, sued
Jordan de Trubbeshawe, for a messuage and a carucate of land in Tunstall.
Jordan did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take the tenements
into the King's hand, and to summon him for the Quindene of Trinity,
m. 82.

Staff. William Balle of Stafford, and Lettice, his wife, sued William
Bythewater of Salt, for a messuage in Grene near Stafford, as the right of
Lettice, and William Bythewater nad made default, and the messuage had
been taken into the King's hand, and the plaintiffs now claimed seisin of it
by his default. William Bythewater now appeared by attorney and denied the
summons and offered to wage his law ; he was therefore ordered to appear
with his compurgators on the Quindene of Trinity, m. 88.

Staff. Margery, formerly wife of Richard Iracle of Stafford, recovers a
third of an acre of land in Stafford against Robert Boner, and a third of an
acre in the same vili against Richard de Ofiileye, which she claimed as dower,
the defendants making default, m. 88.

6 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROIXS.

Staff. John Trussed Knight, appeared by his essoin, against Walter de
Famham, in a plea that he should render a reasonable account for the
time he was his bailiff in Acton near Bedenhale. Walter did not appear, and
the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce him at the Quindene of Easter,
wi. 88.

Staff, The suit between Thomas, son of William de Morteyn, and
William le Dejstere of Bermingeham, who had been called to warran^ by
Isabella, formerly wife of Robert de Stepeltou, was respited till Trinity Term
unless R Hillary should first come to Wolyerhampton, and the Sheriff
returned that Kobert de Sewelle, one of the jury, was dead, m, 190.

Staff, John de Swyneehed sued Matilda, formerly wife of Adam de
Swyueshed, for causing waste and destruction in the houses and gardens in
Eccleshale which she held as dower of his inheritance, and he stated that she
held two messuages, and two gardens, and a carucate of land in Eccleshale.
of his inheritance, and had pulled down and sold a chamber, ^cameram^^
worth 40«., a solarium, worth 40«., a sheepcote worth 20»., and had cut down
and sold sixty ash trees each worth 2«., twenty apple trees, each worth 12(i.,
and twelve pear trees, each worth \2d. The Sheriff was therefore ordered
to proceed in proprid persond, and to make inquisition upon oath into
the damage, and to return the Inquisition into Court on the Quindene of
Easter. A postscript states that on that date the Sheriff returned an
Inquisition on the oath of twelve jurors who stated that the said Matilda had
caused waste by cutting down and selling forty ash trees each worth lOd..
and eight apple trees c^tch worth Qd. John was therefore to recover seisin ot
the tenements and triple damages according to the Statute, viz : 113«.
m, 310, dorso.

Staff, The essoin of Hugh de Wrottesleye, Chivaler, appeared against
Roger de Levinton, in a plea that he should render a reasonaole account for
the time he was the receiver of his {do) money. Roffer did not appear, and
the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the Quinaene of Holy Trinity.*
m, 156, dorso.

Pleas of Assize taken at Wolvernehampton, before Roger
Hillary and his Fellow Justices, assigned, etc., on the
Monday the close of Easter. 16 E. III.

Staff, An assize, etc., if Richard le Reve of Walsale, had unjustly
disseised Richard Rothemon of a messuage in Walsale. !]^chard le Reve
answered as tenant, and pleaded that the messuage was parcel of the manor
of Walsale, which was of ancient demesne of the Crown, where no writ
would run but the lesser writ of right. The plaintiff stated that he ought
not to be precluded from the assize, because within the manor of WaLrade
there were two fees, viz., the fee of Ralph Basset, which was of ancient
demesne of the Crown, and the fee of the church of Walsale, of which the
Abbot of Haleys Oweyn, was parson and lord of the fee, and all the lands
and tenements which were held of the church were free fees, and sueable at
common law, and this had existed from time out of memory, and the tenement
in question was held of the said church, and he put himself on the assize,
and Richard le Reve likewise. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff, and
his damages were assessed at 13«. 4a. Richard Rothemon was therefore to
recover seisin, m. 108.

* Roger de Levinton was tenant of Loynton in Norbiuy, of which Hugh de
Wrottesle^ wa§ m^ne lord. See th^ suit at p. 62 of Vol. IX, Staff, OoU.

ASSIZES. 16 E. III.

Esaoiiis,

Staff, Anselm MareschaJ versus Richard de Blithefeld, and John, his
son, and James de Blithefeld Ferour, in a plea of assize of novel disseisin by
Adam Fox. m. 108, dorso.

Staf, Bichard, son of Hugh de Salt versv^ Balph Careles, of Neweburgh-
under-Nedwode, in a plea of Mordancestor, by Adam Prat. m. 108,

doi'80.

Staff, Nicholas, son of Henry de Erlide (Yarlet) verstu Elizabeth,
formerly wife of Stephen de Brockeholes, and William, son of the said
Stephen, William de Hambury of Bromley Abbatis, Cecily, formerly wife of
Henry de Salt, and Bichard, son of the said Henry, Boger de Legh of
Bromley Bagot, William de Sutton, and Agnes, his wife, and others, by
Adam Pye. m. 108, dorso.

Pleas of Assize, etc., taken at Stafford, before Eoger
Hillary, William de Chiltenham, and Richard de la
Pole, Justices of the Lord the King assigned, etc., on
the Wednesday after the Feast of the Decollation of
St. John the Baptist, 16 E. III.

Staff. An afisize, etc., if Henry de Lancaatre, Earl of Derby, Robert, son
of Ralph de Grendon, and John de Bocheford had unjustly disseised Boger
de Chetwynd, and Joan his wife, of the third part of the manor of Shenstone.
Boger and Joan, appeared by Bichard de Gresebrok, and the defendants by
Balph Shayle, and John pleaded he held nothing in the third pai*t of the
manor in dispute, and put himself on the assize on this point, and the Earl
answered as tenant, and called to warranty the said Booert, son of Balph,
who was present in court and warranted the third part to him, and stated
that the assize should not be taken, because he had brought a writ of
formedon (deformd donatioms), against the said John de Bocheford as tenant
of the whole manor, before John de Stonore, and his fellow Justices of the
Bench, on the Octaves of St. Martin, HE. Ill,* in which he pleaded that
one Philip Burnel, had ^ven the said manor to one Balph, son of Balph de
Grendon, and to Joan his wife, and to the heirs of the bodies of Balph and
Joan, and shewed his descent from the said Balph, son of Balph and Joan,
as their son and heir, and he had recovered the said manor by the judgement
of the Court, and that the status which the said Boger and Joan held in the
said third piirt, was in the interval between the grant of the manor to the
said Balph and Joan, by Philip Burnel and the said judgement of the Court,
and he prayed for judgement, whether such a status would give them a
remedy oy the assize.

And Boger and Joan pleaded that they were not parties to the said writ
of formedon, nor to the judgement upon it, and they denied that the said
Philip had granted the thira part in question to the said Balph, son of
Balph and Joan, and to the heirs of their bodies as supposed by the said
Bobert and on this issue put themselves on the assize, and Bobert likewise.
The jury found in favor of Bobert, stating that the third jmrt in question had
been granted by Philip, with the rest of the manor. Boger and Joan are
therefore in misericordtd for a false claim, m. 109.

Staf. An assize, etc., if Henry de Perton, and Agatha his wife,
Bichard de Perton, Stephen de Perton, and William de Perton, had unjustly
disseised Hugh de Penne, of a messuage and twelve acres of land in Over-

* See p. 77, Vol. XI, of Staff. Coll. The suit seems to have been a collusiTe
one.

8 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Fenne. William stated he held nothing in the tenement, and had done no
injury to the plaintiflf, and Henry de Perton, Agatha, and Bichard answered
as tenants by their bailiff, John de Walshale, and stated they had entered
by the deed and feoffment of Thomas de Penne, and they put themselves on
the assize. The jury found that the defendants, with the exception of
William de Perton, had unjustly disseised the said Hugh de Penne, and they
assessed his damages at lOs. m. 109.

Staf. John de Mollesley the elder, who brought a writ of novel
disseisin against Kobert de fisnynton and others, respecting common of
pasture in Esnynton, did not appear to prosecute it, and he and his sureties,
viz., John de Mollesley, the younger, ana William Beket, are m misericardid.
m. 109, dorso.

Sto^, Richard de Stafford, and Isabella, his wife, who brought a writ of
novel disseisin against Matilda, formerly wife of Bichard de Vemoun, and
others, respecting tenements in Clifton-Caumpville, and Hampton (nc)
(Haunton), did not appear to prosecute it, and they and their sureties are in
mtsericoratd. m, 109, dorso.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Hugh de Salt, father of Bichard, son of Hugh
de Salt, was seised as of fee, etc., of a messuage in Adgaresleye when he
died, etc., and which was held by Balph Careles, of Newebui^h-under-
Nedwode. Bichard appeared in person, out Balf did not appear, and the
assize was taken in his absence, but was respited to the Saturday after the
Feast of the Circumcision through defect of recognitors. A postscript states
that on that date, the jury found that Hugh de Salt, the father of Bichard,
the plaintiff, was not seised as of fee of the messuage when he died, and the
suit was dismissed, m. 109, dorso.

Pleas of Assize, etc., taken at Stafford, before Eoger
Hillary and his Fellow Justices assigned, etc., on the
Saturday after the Feast of the Circumcision. 16 E.
III.

Staff. An assize, eta, if Elizabeth, formerly wife of Stephen de Broke-
holes, and William, son of the said Stephen, John le Barkere, Chaplain,
Bichard le Glasmon, of Abbots Bromley, and William, his brother, William de
Hambury, of Abbots Bromley, Cecily, formerly wife of Henry de Salt,
Bichard, son of the said Henry, Boger de Legh, of Abbots Bromley, William
de Sutton, and Agnes, his wife, John de la Botelerye, and William le
Heuster, Clerk, had unjustly disseised Nicholas, son of Henry de Erlide, of
two acres of land, and 409. of rent in Abbots Bromley, Bagots Bromley,
Blithebury, and Blithefeld.

Nicholas stated that one Stephen de Brock oles, of Abbots Bromley, was
formerly seised of the tenements, and had granted to him by deed, the above
annual rent, to be received from all his lands and tenements in Abbots
Bromley, and Bromley Bagot, and he produced the said deed dated from
Abbots Bromley, 7 £. III. The jury found that Nicholas had not been
disseised of the land in question, but had been disseised of the said rent
because he had demanded it of some of the defendants who were the tenants
of the land in question, and they had refused to pay it to him. And they
assessed his damages at £25 9s., and they said that the said William, son of
Stephen, Bichard le Glasemon, John de la Botelerie, and William le Heuster
had done the plaintiff no injury, m. 110.

Staf. Bobert de Cotes, who brought an assize of novel disseisin against
John, son of John le Burgylon, and others, respecting tenements in Knutton,
did not appear to prosecute it, and he and his sureties are in muericordid,

m. 110.

DE BANCO. EASTER, 16 B. III. 9

Staff. Geoflfrey de "Wolseleye, lately parson of the Church of Chetelton,
who brought a writ of novel disseisin against Robert de Benhale, Chiv^er,
and others, respecting tenements in Chesterton, did not appear to prosecute
it, and he and nis sureties are in misericordid. m. 1 10.

Staff, Walter de Mogynton who brought a writ of novel disseisin
against William de Stapelford and othere, respecting tenements in Cannock-
bury, did not appeal* to prosecute it, and he and his sureties are in misericordid,
m, 110.

Staf. Henry de Shene, who brought a writ of mordancestor against
Eobert de Ocovere of Shene, respecting tenements in Shene, did not appear
to prosecute it, and he and his sureties are in misericordid, m, 1 10.

DE BANCO. Easter, 16 E. III.

Staf. Reginald de Brikebome appeared by attorney against Hugh de
Audele, Earl of Gloucester, the brother and heir of James de Audele, in a
plea that he should warrant to him a toft and three acres of land in Gretton,
which William, son of Ralph de Bagenholt claimed against him, and he had
been summoned in counties Stafford, Gloucester, and Northampton, and
he did not appear. The Sheriff of Staffordshire was, therefore, commanded
to take into tne King's hand, land belonging to the Earl to the value of the
land in dispute, and to summon him for the Octaves of St. Michael, m, 128.

Staff. Alianora, formerly wife of William de Weston, and John, son of
Alianora and William de WotenhuU, executors of the will of William de
Weston, sued James, son and heir of Joan de Lacy, lately Countess of
Lincoln, for a debt of £293 bs. lOd, James did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to distrain and produce him at the Quindene of Trinity.
m, 40.

Staff, The Prior of Trentham sued Matilda, formerly wife of John, son
of Jolm Burgiloun, the executrix of John, son of John Burgiloun, for a
debt,of £4, and he sued Ralph Burgiloun, of Longeton, for a debt of £4. The
defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach them
for the Octaves of Holy Trinity. A postscript states that on that date,
the Sheriff made no return, and he was ordered to attach them for the
Octaves of St. MichaeL m. 106.

Staf. John, son of John de Benteleye by John de Donyngton, his
custos, sued Richard atte Walle, of Bilston, for two and a half acres of land,
and is. 3d, of rent in Benteleye, and he sued Richard HunderhuUe, of
Wodenesfeld, for ten acres of land and I2d, of rent in the same vill, and
he sued eleven other tenants in Benteleye for their holdings, which Edmund
de Somervylle had given to John, son of William de Benteleye, and heirs
of his body, and which after the death of the said John, son of William,
and of John, son of the said John, son of William, should descend to him
as kinsman and heir of the said John, son of William, by the form of gif t^
and he gave this pedigree : —

John, son of William, temp. E. II.

Jolm

John, the plaintiff.

The tenants appeared by attorney, and denied that the said Edmund was
ever seised of the tenements in question, and appealed to a jury which
wjis to be summoned for the Quinaene of St. Michael. A postscript shews
that the process was continued till Hillary Term, 16 E. Ill, when it was
moved by writ of " nisipriv^ " to be heard before Roger Hillary at Wolveme-
hampton, on the Friday after the Feast of St. Thomas, on which day the
plaintiff made no appearance, and the suit was dismissed, m. 205.

10 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Staff. John, son of John de Benteleye by his custos, sued Nicholas
Gramel for two messua^^es, and twelve acres of land in Benteleye, and he saed
Richard Norman, of Walshale, for five acres in the same viU, and he
sued WOliam Tailour for three acres in the same vill, which Edmund
de Somerville had given to John, son of William de Benteleye and the
heirs of his body, and which after the deaths of the said John, son of
William, and of John, son of John, son of William, should descend to him, etc.,
as in the last writ. The tenants denied that the said Edmund had conveyed
the tenements as stated, and appealed to a jury, which was to be summoned
for the Quindene of Michaelmas. A postscript shows that the process was
continued as in the last suit, and with the same result, m. 205.*

Staff, Nicholas de ShareshuU sued Griffin de la Pole for a debt of ten
marks. Griffin did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and
produce him at the Quindene of Trinity, m. 220.

Staff. William de Shareshull, Chivaler, sued Henry de Holbarwe and
William de Holbarwe for illegally depasturing cattle on his fi;ra88 land at
Overton, and doing damage to the amount of 50f. The defendants did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain, aud produce them at the
Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 220.

Staff. Joan formerly wife of Boger Purcel, of Bisshebury, sued Henry
de Bisshebury, Chivaler, and Amice, his wife, for twelve acres of land and
four acres of moor in Pendeford. Henry and Amice prayed a view, and the
suit was adjourned to a month from Michaelmas. A postscript shows that on
that day Joan failed to appear, and the suit was dismissed, m. 294.

Staff. John de Wyvereston and Eve his wife recovered two acres of
meadow in Colton from William de Colt-on and Margaret his wife, the
defendants making default, m, 295.

Staff Margery, formerly wife of Bichard Iracle, of Stafford, recovered
a third!^of two acres of land in Stafford, which she claimed as dower against
Boger Snel of Stafford, the defendant making default, m. 309.

Staf. MatOda, formerly wife of Bo^er de Swvnnerton, sued Bichard de
Pediale, Chivaler, for a third of a rent of 40«. in Chelle, which she claimed as
dower. Bichard stated he held the rent for hia life only bv a demise of the
said Boger de Swynnerton, who had afterwards granted the reversion of it
to Thomas de Swynnerton and his heirs, and he could not answer to the plea
of Matilda without the said Thomas ; as Matilda did not deny this, the
Sheriff was ordered to summon the said Thomas for the Quindene of Holy
Trinity, m. 331.

Staff. Boger de Elington, parson of the Church of Alrewich, sued
Philip, son of Hugh Aleyn of Wodnesbury, and Bichard Dylun in a plea
that uiey, together with Thomas Frebody, had forcibly taken his horse from
Hondeswortn, which was worth 20«., and other goods and chattels to the
value of 100«., and had beaten, wounded, and ill-treated his servant, William
le Spenser, so that he lost his services for a length of time. The defendants
did not appear, and the Sheriff returned that the said Thomas was dead,
and the others could not be found. He was therefore ordered to put the
latter into " eangend" and if they did not appear to outlaw them, and if they
appeared to produce them at the Octaves of St. Martin, m. 340, chrso.

* In 1 £. II the King by Close Writ granted permission to John de
Bentlegh, to enfeoff Edmund de Somerville, of the manor and Haye of Bentlegh.
As Bentley was held in capUe by the service of keeping the Haye of Bentlegh, on
the boundary of Cannock Forest, the license of the King was necessary for its
alienation. Eight years afterwards, viz., in 9 E. II, Edmund de Somerville
granted the manor of Bentlegh, and the bailiwick of the Haye of Bentlegh, to John de
Bentleffh, and the heirs of his body, and failing such, to John de Perton, and the
heirs of hjs body, and failing such, to his own right heirs. (Deed in Huntbach MSS.)

DB BANCO. TRINITY, 16 E. III. 11

&tajf, Agnes, formerly wife of William le Clerk, of Chatculue, not
appeanng to prosecute her plea against William, son of William Trumwyn,
of Cannokbury, for land in Bishopes Offeleye, the suit was dismissed, m.
323, dorao.

Staff, Joan, formerly wife of Roger Parcel, of Bysshebury, recovered a
third of sixty acres of land, thirty acres of meadow, and forty acres of
pasture in Bysshebury, which she claimed as dower against Thomas atte
Brok, of Bysshebury, and a third of a messuage, sixty acres of land, thirty
acres of meadow, forty acres of pasture, which she clsumed as dower against
Thomas, son of Thomas atte Brok, and a third of a messuage, sixty acres of
land, thirty acres of meadow, and sixty acres of pasture, which she daimed
aa dower against Bobert, son of Thomas atte Brok, of Bysshebury, and
Roger, his brother, the defendants making default m. 303, dorao.

Staff. Ralph de Stafford appeared by attorney against John Trussel, of
Cublesdon, Chivaler, Thomas ae Bruynton, John de Podmore, and Robert
Balle, of Blorton, in a plea that they had abducted from Walton, near Stone,
William, son and heir of Richard de Yenables, who was under age, and
whose marriage belonged to him. The defendants did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce them on the Octaves of
Trinity, m, 1, dor so.

Sussex, Thomas de Breosa, Chivaler, appeared by attorney against
Richard de Peshale, Stephen de Peshale, John itichardes, serjaunt of Peshale,
and Robert Richardes, serjaunt of Peshale, for taking by force from Fyndone,
Waasyngtou, and Clopham, sixty oxen, forty steers, thirty cows, twenty-five
calves, and eight hundred sheep, worth £100, which belonj^ed to him, and
other goods and chattels to the value of £60. The defendants did not
appear, and the Sheriff had done nothing, and made no return to the writ
He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce them on the Morrow of the
Ascension, m. 1, dorso.

DE BANCO. Trinity, 16 K III.

Oxon. John de Handlo, Chivaler, was sued by Ralph de Stafford in a plea
that he should permit him to present a fit person to the Church of Great
Rolondright, which was vacant, and he stated that one Robert de Stafford
was seised of the advowson, temp. H. Ill, and presented to the Church
one William de Stafford, clerk, who was admitted and instituted, and from
the said Robert, the right descended to one Nicholas, as son and heir, who
was under a^e, and in ward to the King, and the said King presented to the
Church, in right of his ward one Bertram le White, who was admitted and
instituted, and from Nicholas, the ri^ht descended to one Edmund, as son
and heir, who was in ward to Kinff Edward, the King's grandfather, and who
presented to the Church, in right of Edmund, one Roger de Ashrugge, who was
admitted and instituted, and on his resignation presented one Roger de Solers,
who was admitted and instituted temp. E. I, and from the said Edmund the
right descended to the plaintiff, as son and heir. John appeared by attorney
and denied that the said William de Stafford had been presented by the said
Robert de Stafford, and he stated that one Adam le Despencer, Knight, was
seised of the manor of Rolondright in the time of Kin^ Henry III, and
had presented the said Bertram, who was admitted and instituted on his
presentation, and the said Adam granted the manor to Robert, then Bishop
of Bath and Wells, and to Philip Buniel, the nephew of the said Bishop, to
be held by the Bishop and the said Philip and their heirs for ever, and
Philip survived the Bishop, and was seised of the manor and advowson, and
after his death, the risht descended to Edward, his son and heir, who was
under age, and in ward to the Kinff, and the King (Edward I) had presented
the said Roger de Ashrugge to tne Church in right of the said Edward

12 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Buruel, and likewise the said Koger de Solera, and from the said Edward the
right descended to one Matilda as sister and heir, and the said Matilda had
been married to him, and afterwards on the Quindene of Easter, 18 K. I, a
fine was levied between the said John and Matilda, by which the said manor
and advowson had been settled on the said John and Matilda and their male
issue, and failing such, to the right heirs of Matilda, and the said Matilda
had died, and he now held the manor by virtue of the said fine, and it per-
tained to him to make the next presentation. Balph denied that the
advowson necessarily pertained to the manor, and stated that the said
William de Stafford was admitted and instituted on the presentation of the
said Ralph (sic), and appealed to a jury on this issue, and John likewise.
The Sheriff of Oxfordshire was therefore ordered to summon a jury for the
Quindene of St. John the Baptist, m. 240.

Derh, Bichard de la Pole, of Hertyndon, sued Cecily, formerly wife of
Ralph de Snyterton, for the manor of Ibule, by a writ of " quare cessavit per
bienniumy" and she did not appear, and the Sheriff had been ordered to take the
manor into the King's hand and to summon her for this term, and the Sheriff
returned he had handed the writ to Hugh le Mareschall, the bailiff of Henry,
Earl of Lancaster, within the Hundred of Wyrkesworth, who had made no
return to it. He was therefoi-e ordered by writ of '^non omittas propter
libertatem " to take the said manor into the King's hand and to summon the
defendant to hear judgement on the Octaves of St. Martin, m, 278.

Staf. The Sheriff had been ordered to summon a jury of the vicinage of
Alstonesfeld to make recognition whether a messuage and eight acres of land
in Alstonesfeld, were free alms appurtenant to the Church of Cumbermere, of
which the Abbot was the Parson, or the lay fee of Beatrice, formerly wife of
Adam de Beresford and of John de Beresford, and the Sheriff returned the
writ reached him too late, and he was ordered to summon a jury for the
Octaves of St MichaeL A postscript shows the suit was again adjourned to
the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 339.

Staf, William, son of William de Stafford, Knight, John de Stafford and
Margaret, his wife, and Edmund de Draicote were summoned by Reginald de
Legh in a plea, that they should permit him to present a fit person to the
Church of Legh, near Chekkeleye, and he stated tnat one Robert de Legh
was seised of the manor of Legh to which the advowson was appurtenant, in
the reign of King Heniy, the King's great grandfather, and had presented
to the Church one Reginald de Le^, his clerk, who had been admitted and
instituted on his presentation, temp. H. Ill, and he gave this pedigree : —

Robert de Legh, temp. II. III.

I i i i

Philip de Legh. Aline. Elena. Cecillia.

I I I I

Robert, ob, s.p, Philip, Reginald, | Richard de

enfeoffed his son ob, t,p. Philip Sonbache.

Pliilip. I

I Reginald de

I I Legh, the

PhiUp, temp. E. I, had plaintiff,
presented to the Church
Richard de la Chambre.

Richard.

Edmund de Draicote.

Richard de Sonbache (Sandbach) had enfeoffed one William de Stafford of
two virgates of laud in Legh, and the third part of the advowson of the Church,

DE BANCO. TRINITY, 16 E. III. 13

and from the said William the right descended to William, son of
William, the defendant, and the said William, son of William, had enfeoffed
one Richard de Stafford, parson of the Church of Bromshulf (Bramshall),
and another, of the said land and third part of the advowson, who had
afterwards granted the same to the said William, son of William for his
life, with remainder to the said John and Margaret and their issue, and
by which grant the said William, son of William was now seised of the
third part of the advowson, and Reginald de Legh pleaded that as the
present vacancy was the second after the partition made amongst the three
sisters and coheirs, it pertainoil to hira as kinsman and heir of the said
Elena, the second sister, to present to the Church.

The defendants appeared by attorney and iulmitted the partition amongst
the three sisters, and the descent as stated by Reginald, and his right of
presentation this time saving their right to present in their proper turns.
Reginald was therefore to recover the presentation and to have the usual
writ to the Bishop.* m, 360.

Staff. A jury came to make recognition whether a messuage and forty-
six acres of laud in Marchynton under Nedwode were free alms appurtenant
to the Church of the Abbess of St. Clare, outside Aldgate, in London, the
parson of the Church of Hertyndon (Hartingtou), or the lay fee of Henry de
Kneveton, and of Juliana, formerly wife of Simon Hauwys, and of Nicholas,
son of Simon, and of Richard de Strettou and Alan de Denston, and of which
the said Henry held a messuage and thirty acres of land, Juliana ten acres of
land, Nicholas three acres, Richard two acres, and Alan one acre of land.
And the Abbess stated by her attorney that one Joan de Messy ng her
predecessor was seised of the tenements, as of the right of her Church of
Hertyndon in the reign of King Edward, the King's grandfather. Henry,
Nicholas, and Richard appeared, and the said Juliana and Alan did not
appear, and the cause was heard in their absence. Henry pleaded that he
held his tenement jointly with Alice his wife, who was not named in the
writ, and the said Richard pleaded he held his tenement jointly with
Margaret his wife, who waa not named in the writ, and they appealed to a jury
on this issue, and the Abbess likewise ; a jury was therefore to be summoned
for a month from IViichaelmas. A postscript shows that the cause was heard
and determined bv writ of " nisi prius " before Roger Hillary (with whom
was associated John de Hynkele, Chivaler) at Stafford on the Morrow of St.
Matthew, when a juiy found that the said Henry and Richard held their
tenements jointly with their respective wives, and the suit of the Abbess was
dismissed so far as they were concerned, and as regarded her claim against the
said Nicholas and Alan, the jury stated the tenements held by them were
free alms, appurtenant to the said Church of St. Clare. The Abbess was
therefore to recover seisin of the tenements held by the said Nicholas and
Alan, and it was testified that Juliana was dead. m. 364.

Staff. Roger, the Bishop of Coventry and Lychfeld was attached to
answer the Lord the King, in a plea that whereas the Chapel of St. Michael,
the Archangel, of Tottenhaie, was the King's free chapel and exempt from
all ordinary jurisdiction, the said Bishop had exercised jurisdiction over
Louis de Cherleton, the Prebendary of the Prebend of CoddeshaJe, which is
a Prebend of the said Church, in contempt of the King, and subversion of his
authority, and to the great damage of the said Louis, and against the King's
prohibition. The attorneys of the King and Bishop now appeared, and a
day was given to them on the Octaves of St Michael on the prayer of the
King's attomey.f m, 376, dorso.

• See also the suit of 25 E. I, in Vol. VII, Staff. Coll., p. 89.

t By Letters Patent, dated 10th October, 15 E. III. The King commissions John
de Sutton, Hugh de Wrottesle, and Adam de Chetwynde to arrest Richard, the
Prior of Sandwell, and twelve others named, for endeavouring to subyert the

14 EXTRACTS FROM THE FLEA ROLLS.

Staff, William Trassebut. whom Balph, son of Balph Basset, of Chedle,
whom Kichard Basset of Chedle, whom Balph Basset of Chedle, and Joan his
wife, called to warranty, and who warranted the tenements to them, appeared
by attorney against James de Stafford, Knight, in a plea that he should
warrant to him the third part of a messuage and twenty-five acres of land
and seven-and-a-half acres of meadow in Dulverne (Dilhorn) which Alice,
formerly wife of Robert le Botour, of Stafford, claimed as dower. James did
not appear and had previously made default, and the Sheriff had been
ordered to take into the King's hand, land belon^ng to him to the value of
the dower claimed, and had returned that he had done so. Alice was therefore
to recover seisin of her dower against the said Balph Basset and Joan, and
Balph and Joan were to be compensated from the land of the said James,
m. 313, dor9o.

Staff. Beatrice, formerly wife of John de Benetleye, the elder, sued
Bichard de Bromwych, Chaplain, for a third of twenty acres of land, and of
an acre of meadow in Benetleye as her dower. Bichard called to warranty
William de Allerwych, who appeared and warranted the tenements to him
and stated that the said John under the name of John, Lord of Bentleye,
had granted the said tenements to him, and to his heirs, with a clause of
warranty, and he produced the deed of the said John and called to warranty
John, son of John, son of the said John, kinsman and heir of the said John
who was under age, and whose person and land were in the custody of William
de Petlynfi;, Chaplain. The citstos was therefore to be summoned for a month
from Michaelmas, and was ordered to produce the heir at the same date,
m. 302, dorao*

Staff. The suit between Thomas, son of William de Morteyn, plaintiff,
and William le Deystere of Bermyngham, Chaphdn, whom Isabella^, formerly
wife of Bobert de Stepelton called to warranty, and who had warranted tx)
her, and the same Isabella whom Bichard le Chaumberlain called to warranty,
and who warranted to him, in a plea of land, was respited till the Octaves of
St. Martin unless B. Hillary and William de Shareshull, or one of them
came first to Lvchefeld, through defect of the jury, none of whom appeared,
and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest them, and the Sheriff now returned
that Huffh de Aston, one of the jury was dead, and he had also returned
that Bobert de Sewall, another of the jury, was dead, and whereas the
Sheriff, viz., Thomas de Swynnerton, now returned that John de Hodinet,
Henry de Teddesleie, Thomas atte Broke, and Balph del Wal, jurors, held
nothing by which they could be distrained, and it was testified in court that
the said Sheriff could answer to the King for £10 as issues of the lands of
each of the said jurors, and the same Sheriff returned lOd. only as the
issues of the lands of each of the other jurors, viz., Bobert Mauveisin,
Knight ; Henry de Bissheburi, Knight ; Ad£^ de Morton, Bobert de Grese-
brok, John de Mollesleye, William de Fynchynefeld, Henry de Derlaston,
Bobert de Mere, William le Keu, of Houuesworui, William de Comberford,
John de Stalbrok, Henry de Kniveton, Bichard de Calaneewode, Bichard de
Ovyoteshay, Nicholas de Alrewas, William de Whitton, (3 Wirleye, Greoffrey
Leveson, ajid John Dymmok, and it was testified in court that the said
Sher^ could answer for £10 as issues of the lands of each of the other
jurors. A mandato was sent to the justices assi^ed to take assizes in the
county to make enq^uiry on the oath of honest and legal men, in the presence
of the said Sheriff, if he wished to be present, into the amount of the issues
for the lands and chattels of each of the said jurors, for which the said
Sheriff ought to answer to the King and to return the inquisition into court
at the Octaves of Michaelmas, m, 277, dorso.

Eing*B authority in the matter of the Collation of Louia de Cherleton, to the
Prebend of Codshall.

DE BANCO. MICH., 16 E. III. 15

Staff, Eobert de Ferrars appeared by attorney against John de Greseleye
for forcibly entering his park of Charteleye and taking his game. John did
not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on the
Octaves of St. Michael. A postscript states that on tnat day the Sheriff
made no return and he was 01*0 ered to produce the said John on the Octaves
of St. Hillary, m. 268, dorso,

DE BANCO. Mich., 16 E. III.

Staff, Alianora, formerly wife of William de Weston, John, son of
William de Weston and William de WootenhuU, executors of the will of
William de Weston, sued William, son of John de Perton, for a debt of £26.
William, son of John, did not appear, and the Sheriff returned he held
nothing within his bailiwick by which he could be attached, and it was
testified he held sufficient. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to distrain and
produce him at the Octaves of St. Hillary, m, 36, dor8o.

Staff. Bobert de Esnyngton appeared by attorney against Hugh Darreyus
and John de Druton in a plea tnat they should acquit him of the service
which John de Sutton the younger exacted from him for a freehold he held
of the said Huffh and John in Esnyngton, and of which they were mesne
tenants and ougnt to acquit him. Hu^ and John did not anpear, and the
Sheriff was oraered to distrain and produce them on the Octaves of St.
Hillary and to publicly proclaim at two full County Courts that they were
to appear at that term. A postscript states that at that term the Sheriff
sent no return, and he was ordered as before to proclaim them in two County
Courts and to produce them at three weeks from Easter Day. m. 134.

Staff, The Sheriff had been ordered to arrest Hugh de Wrottesleye,
Knight, William de Fylatenhale, Hervey de Oken, and Ralph de Oken, and
to keep them in safe custody until they had paid John, son of Walter
Gefirey, of Salop, a sum of £123, which they had acknowledged to owe to
him on the Wednesday, the Feast of St. Vincent the Martyr, 12 E. Ill
before Commissioners for the acknowledgment of debts at Salop, and which
should have been paid on the day of Pentecost following. John now appeared
by attorney, and the Sheriff returned the writ reached him too late. A writ
of Kire facias was issued, returnable on the Quindene of St. Hillary, m,
134, dorto,

Norihamp, Richard de la Pole, Chivaler, sued William de Wyvill,
brother and heir of John de Wyvill in a plea that whereas the custody of the
manor of Willeford belonged to him by virtue of a demise made to nim by
William de la Zusche, clerk, to whom John de Moubray, of whom the said
John held by military service, had demised it (William de Wyvill being under
age) the said William had intruded himself into the manor excepting £16 of
rent, to the great damage of the said Richard. William did not appear, and
the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him at the Quindene of St
Hillary, m. 168.

Staff, Thomas, son of John del Doune, sued William de Kilboume, for
an acre of meadow in Pilatenhale as his right and inheritance and in which
William had no entry except through Ad^un Macumeys to whom John del
Doune, formerly husoand of Alice, daughter of Stephen de Ehnedon, mother
of the said Thomas, and whose heir he is, had demised it, and to which the said
Alice could not object during his lifetime. William appeared by attorney,
andpleaded that the said Adam Macumeys, under the name of Adam, son
of Walter, at the conduit {ad Ductum) of Wolgarston had enfeoffed him by a
deed with a clause of warranty, and he called to warranty the said Adam.
The Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon the said Adam for three weeks
from Easter Day. A postscript states that on that day the Sheriff made no

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return, and he was ordered to summon him for the Quindene of St. MichaeL
m. 254.

Staff, John de Sutton of Duddeleye sued Bobert de Shareshull in a plea
that he should render a reasonable account for the time he was the receiver
of his money. Bobert did not ap])ear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain
and produce him at the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 286.

Staff. Robert de Ferrars sued Robert de Haselyndene for a messuage
and twelve acres of land in Yoxhale, by a writ of fomiedoii, and the defendant
called to warranty Matilda, formerly wife of Rol>ert de Holaiid, who wjis to
be summoned in co. Northampton. Matilda now api>eare<l by attorney and
called to warranty Henry, brother and heir of Thomas, late Earl of Lancaster,
and the Sheriff was ordered to sunmion the £arl for the Quindene of Hillary,
m. 295.

Staff, Henry, son of William de Cavereswelle, sued Agnes, formerly
wife of Roffer Wryde, of Stafford, for a messuage and a carucate of laud in
Cavereswelle as his right and inheritance, and in which she had no entry
except by Roger Wryde, to whom John de Cavereswelle his brother, and
whose heir he is, had demised the tenement when he was under age. Agnes
appeared by attorney and stated that the said John was of full age when he
demised the tenement to Roger Wryde, and appealed to a jury, which was
to be summoned for the Quindene of St. Hillary. A postscript states that
the process was continued till Michaelmas Term, 17 £. Ill, when it was
moved by writ of idsipritLSy to be heard before Roger Hillary at Stafford,
and Roger Hillaiy returned that, having associated with him, Richard
de la Pole, and the parties having aiipeared, a jury had found tliat
John de Cavereswelle, the brother of Henry, at the time he demised the
said tenements was mider age. Henry therefore recovered seisin of them.
771. 386.

Staff, Ralph de Dersthull, Henry atte Cros, of Tamworth, Robert de
Rothewell, Rooert de Coton, Philip Goe, and Richard his brother, and ten
others named were attached at the suit of John, son of William de Tvmmor,
for beatinff, wounding,, and ill-treating him at Tamworth on the Wednesday
in the week of Pentecost, 7 E. Ill, so that his life was despaired of, and for
which he claimed £100 as damages. The defendants appeared by attorney
and denied the charge, and appetuied to a jury, which was to be summoned
for the Octaves of St. Hillary. A postscript shews that the suit was con-
tinued till Trinity Term, 18 E. Ill, when it was transferred to be heard
before Roger Hillary at Stafford, by a writ of " nid priusj* when the said
Roger, with whom was associated Robert Mauveysin, Knight, according to
the Statute, returned that the defendants had not appeared, and a jury nad
given a verdict against them for £40. John de Tymmor was therefore
to recover that sum as damages and the defendants were to be arrested, m.
421.

Staff, LaTic, Matilda, formerly wife of Robert de Holand, appeared by
attorney against Henry, brother and heir of Thomas, formerly Earl of
Lancaster, in a plea that he should warrant to her the manor of Yoxhale,
excepting a messuage and twelve acres of land, which Robert de Ferrars
claimed against her, and the Earl had been sunmioned in oo. Lancaster and
did not appear, and he had previously made default, and the Sheriff had
been ordered to take land belonging to the Earl to the value of the land
chdmed, into the King's hand, and to summon him for the Morrow of St.
Martin, and as the value of the land was not known, the Sheriff of Stafford-
shire was ordered to appraise it on the oath of a jury, and to return the value
under his seal on the Octaves of St. Michael, previous to the above Feast of
St. Martin. On which day the Sheriff made no return, and he was ordered
as before, etc. A postscript shows that the process was continued till

DE BANCO. MICH., 16 E. III. 17

Easter Term, 19 £. Ill, when the Sheriff of Staffordshire returned the value
of the manor of Yoxhale at £75 9<. M, m. 427.

Staf, Thomas de Waateneys, Chivaler, recovers six acres of land in
Colton in a suit against John, son of John le Contour, the defendant making
default, m. 471, dorso.

Staff. The Sheriff had been ordered to summon Margaret, formerly wife
of Geoffrey de Greseleye, to answer the plea of Robert de Greseleye, executor
of the will of Joan de Greseleye, that she should render to him £24 6«. 8c?.,
which she unjustly detained, and the Sheriff returned that the said Eobert
had found ,no sureties for the prosecution, and the said Bobert having now
given security, the Sheriff was ordered to summon the said Margaret for the
Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 436, dono.

Staff, Adam de Chetewvnde by John de Knyghteleye his attorney
appeared against John, son of Henry de Wasteneys and Margaret his wife,
and Richai^, brother of the said John, and Alice, sister of the said Richard,
in a plea, that they, together with Malcolm de Wastenevs and Margaret his
wife, and the said Henry and Margaret his wife, had broken vi et armis
into his houses at Tixale, and had b^ten, wounded, and ill-treated him, and
taken his goods and chattels to the value of £20. None of the defendants
appeared, and the Sheriff returned they held nothing within his bailiwick.
He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce them at the Quindene of St.
Hillary, m. 502.

Salop, John le Skirmesour sued John de Pichef ord, of Salop, for three
messuages, two and a half carucates, and half a virgate of land, ten acres of
meadow, ten acres of wood, and 4s, 9d, of rent in Longedon, near Hanewode
which William de Stepelton, his great grandfather, whose heir he is, had

g' ven to Robert his son, and to the neirs male of his bodv, and failing such, to
Bffinald, brother of Robert, and his male issue, and which, after the deaths
of the said Robert and Reginald, should revert to him, the said John, by the
form of gift, and he gave uiis pedigree,

William de Stepelton.
I

I i ^1

Bobert, temp. E. I, Reginald, ob, 9.p, m, Philip.

ob, 9.p, m. I

Isabella.

John le Skirmesour.

and he stated that the said Robeit and Reginald having died without leaving
any male issue, the right to the said tenements reverted to William, their
father, of whom he was the heir and legal representative. John de Picheford
appeared by attorney and admitted the right of John le Skirmesour, who
recovered seisin of the tenements, m, 510.

Staff. Beatrice, formerlv wife of John de Benteleye, recovers the third
part of ten acres of land and ten acres of pasture, in Benteleye, from Richard
de Egelton, and Amice his wife, which she claimed as dower, the defendants
making default m, 523.

St€^, Walter Folvylle appeared by attorney against John de Beresford,
Beatrice de Beresford, John, son of Adam de Beresford, Thomas, son of Adam
de Beresford, and John Dovelot, of Werselowe, in a plea that they had forcibly
broken into his close at Werselowe, and cut down his growing trees, and taken
his goods and chattels to the value of 100«. The Sheriff had been ordered to
attach the defendants, and returned that John had been attached by Richard
d^ Bereford and Adam de Bereford^ and that the said Beatrice was dead,

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and it was testified in Court that she was alive, and as regarded the other
defendants, the Sheriff returned they held nothing within his bailiwick by
which they could be attached ; he was therefore ordered to arrest, and
produce them at the Qnindene of St. Hillary, m. 572.

Staff. Henry de Caverswelle appeared against Alan de Coppenhale in a
plea that he should render a reasonable account for the time he was the
receiver of his money at Tamworth. Alan did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to arrest, and produce him at the Quindene of St. Hillaiy.
m. 686.

Staff Osbert de Hynkeleye appeared by attorney against Bobert de
Sharesnull and Adam le Botour, of Stafford, for breaking forcibly into his
house at Bescote, and taking his goods and chattels to the value of £40, and
for beating, wounding, and ill-treating his servants, so that he lost their
services for a len^h of time. The defendants did not appear and the Sheriff
was ordered to distrain and produce them at the Quindene of Easter. A
postscript states that at that date the Sheriff made no return, and the suit
was adjourned to the Octaves of Michaelmas, m. 687.

Staff, Bobert, son of William le Clerk, of Chatcuhie, sued Boger de
Brokton, Chaplain, for eight messuages, a carucate of laud, three acres of
meadow, and 48. of rent in Bisshopes Offeleye, which Balph de Longford had
given to William le Clerk, of Chatculne, and Agnes his wife, and to the heirs
of their bodies, and which, after the deaths of William and Agnes should
descend to him as^ their son and heir. Boger admitted the claim of Bobert, who
recovers seisin of the tenements, m. 589.

Staff. James de Audeleye sued Philip de Chetewynd for the manor of
Bradewalle, and Philip had made default, and the Sheriff had been ordered
to take the manor into the King's hand, and the Sheriff returned that he had
sent the writ to Stephen de Ireton, the bailiff of the Honor of Lancaster,
who had done nothing in the matter. The Sheriff was therefore ordered, as
before, by writ of " 7ion omittas propter libertateniy" to take the manor into
the King's hand and to summon the said Philip for five weeks from £aster
Day. m. 589.

DE BANCO. Hillary, 16-17 K III.

Staff. William, son of Balph de Bagenholt, not appearing to prosecute
his plea against Beginald de Brikebome, for a toft and three acres in Gratton,
the suit was dismissed, m. 27, dorso.

Staff. Thomas, son of John de Pype, of Lichefeld, appeared by attorney
a^inst Bichard de la More, of Lichefeld, in a plea that he should wan-ant to
hun 13«. 4d. of rent in Lichefeld, which John de Auste claimed against him.
Bichard did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to take into the King's
hand, land belonging to him to the value of the rent claimed, and to summon
him for the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 233.

Staff Bobert de Esnynton, senior, was sued by John, son of John de
MoUesley, in a plea that he should acquit him of the service which John de
Sutton, Chivaler, exacted from him for the freehold he held in Esnynton of
the said Bobert, and he stated that he held of the said Bobert a messuage,
eleven acres and half a virgate of land, three acres of meadow, and ten acres
of pasture by fealty, and a scutage of lSd.y when a scutage of 408. was levied,
ana less or more in proportion, and for the service of 3«. 4d. annually, and
suit at the Court of tne said Bobert twice in the year, once after Easter and
again after Michaelmas by reasonable summons, and that whereas the said
Bobert ought to acquit him of the said services against everyone, the said
John de Sutton had exacted from him a relief after the deaths of John de

DE BANCO. EASTER, 17 E. HI. 19

Drittou and Hugh Darreyus, and suit at his Court at Duddeleje evenr three
weeks, and the said Robert although frequently called upon to acquit the said
John, son of John, of the said services had not done so, and had permitted
him to be distrained for tliem, and for which he claimed 100«. as damages.
Bobert de Esnyngton appeared by attorney and could not deny the above
facts, nor that he was bound to acquit the said John, son of John, of the said
services against everybody, nor that the plaintiff had been distrained by
John de Sutton through defect of the said acquittance. It was therefore
considered that the said Robert should acauit the plaintiff of the said services,
and that the plaintiff should recover the damages he claimed, and John, son
of John, afterwards remitted his claim for damages, m. 335.

Sta^. Robert de Esnynton, the elder, was sued by John de MoUesley, the
elder, m a plea that he should acquit him of the service which John de Sutton,
Chivaler, exacted for the freehold he held of the said Robert in Esnynton.
And he stated he held of him a messuage, eight acres of meadow, forty acres
of wood, and the third part of a hyde of land in Esnynton by homage and
fealty and 4«. of scutage, when a scutage of 40s, was levied and more or less
in proportion, and suit at the Court of the said Robert at Esnyngton twice in
the year, once after Easter and once after Michaelmas by reasonable summons
and that whereas the said Robert ought to acquit him against anybody, the
said John de Sutton had exacted from him a relief after the death of one John
de Dritton,and of Hugh Darreyns, and likewise suit at his Court at Duddeleye
every three weeks, and had distrained the cattle of his plough, and
although the said John de Mollesley had frequently called on Robert to
acquit nim of the said services, etc. (as in last suit, the verdict in both cases
being the same), m. 335.

Staff, Thomas, son of Roger de Swynnerton, appeared by attorney
against Robert, son of Roger de Swynnerton, in a plea that he should
warrant to him the manor of Adbaston, which John, son of John Baldewyn
of Salop, claimed against him. Robert did not appear and had previoiisly
made default, and the Sheriff had been ordered hj writ of " non omittas
propter libertatem Episcopi Cestrenns" to take into the King's hand, land
oelonging to the said Robert to the value of the manor claimed, and to
summon nim for the Octaves of St. John €tie Baptist, etc. And the attorney
of the said Thomas was told that the said Thomas must prosecute the suit
at his own peril.* m. 468.

DE BANCO. Easter, 17 K HI

Staff, Fulk de Burmvngham and Isabella, his wife, appeared against
Hugh de Plecy, in a plea that he should acquit them of the service which
John de Sutton, Chivaler, exacted from them for their freehold in Great Barre.
Hugh did not appear and the Sheriff returned he held nothing within his
bailiwick, and he was ordered to distrain and produce him at the Octaves of
St. Michael, and to proclaim publicly in two full County Courts that he
was to appear to answer the said Fulk and Isabella. And as it was testified
that the said Hugh held sufficient in co. Oxon, the Sheriff of Oxfordshire
was ordered to summon him for the same date.t m, 29, dorso.

Staff, Thomas de Berkle, Chivaler, appeared by attorney against Ralph
le Palfrey man iu a plea that he should render a reasonable account for the
time he was his bailiff in Okie. Ralph did not appear and the Sheriff was

* The meaning of this is, that although Thomas obtained the assistance of the
Court to compel the attendance of the warrantor, the Court took no responsibility
in the matter.

t For an explanation of the mesne tenure of the Plecy s at Great Barr, see the
notes on the Liber Niger by the present editor in Vol. I, p. 203, of Staff. Coll.

C 2

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ordered to arrest and- produce him at the Octaves of Trinity, nu 58,
dorso.

Staff, Sarra, formerly wife of Thomas de Benham, sued John, son of
John de Swynnerton and Christiana, his wife, for three acres of land and
thi-ee acres of moor, in £sn vngton (Essington). John did not appear and the
Sheriff was ordered to tske the tenements into the King's hand, and to
summon the defendants for the Octaves of St Michael, m. 94

Staff. The Warden of the Hospital of St. John, of Lichef eld, sued John de
Frefora, Knight, in a plea that he should permit him common of pasture in
Fref ord, of which William de Freford, the father of John whose heir ne is, had
unjustly disseised William de Whichenovere, late Warden of the Hospital, his
predecessor. John did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him
for the Quindene of Trinity, m, 110.

Lei/c, William, son of Bichard de Stretton, Chaplain, sued John le
Spencer, and Margaret, his wife, for half a virgate of land, in Shameford,
and he sued Bichard Fefant for a messuage and a virgate of land, and William
de Aston for a messuage and a virgate of land in the same vill, and William,
son of Simon de Wykyngestone, for a messuage and a virgate of land in the
same vill, which Ivo de Paunton had given to Hervey de Stretton, and Aline,
his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, and which should descend to him as
their heir and he gave this pedigree —

Hervey de Stretton, temp. H. IIT. =p Aline.

Bichard.

William, the plaintiff.

The defendants appeared by attorney and denied that the land had been
given by Ivo, as stated by William, and appealed to a juxy which was to be
summoned for the Quindene of Michaelmas. A postscript shows that the
suit was adjourned till the following Trinity Term, when William did not
appear to prosecute it, and it was dismissed.* m. 154.

Staff Bobert de Esuyngtou appeared by attorney against Hugh Darrejnis
and John de Drutou in a plea that they should acquit him of the service which
John de Sutton, the younger, exacted from him for the freehold he held of
them in Esnyngtou, and they did not appear, and the Sheriff had been ordered
to distrain and produce them at this term and to proclaim publicly in two
full County Courts, that they were to appear before the Justices to answer
the plea of the said Bobert, and the Sheriff now returned that they held
nothing within his bailiwick, and that he had proelaimed them in two County
Courts. It was therefore considered that the said Hugh and John, the mesne
tenants, should lose the service of the said Bobert their tenant, and that the
said Bobert should answer to John de Sutton, the capital lord for the services
and customs which the said Hugh and John owed to the capital lord. m.
162.

Staff. Joan, formerly wife of Balph Basset, of Drayton, sued Boger, son
of Boger de Bodenham for a third of two messuages, two carucates and
forty acres of land, twenty acres of meadow, and forty acres of pasture in
Bolnehull, Pelsale, and Walsale as her dower.

Boger stated tliat as regarded the messuage and forty acres of the land in
question, which were in Bolnehull, Joan had no claim to dower because her

* Hervey dc Stretton and Ito de Panton were both living, temp. H. II and the
date of II. Ill, is probably mentioned to bring the suit within the term of limitation.
Hervey de Stretton, of Stxetton, co. Stafford, who was alive, temp. H. Ill, left no
i^sue, and if the suit refers to that family, the pedigree given is incorrect,

BB BANCO. EASTER, 17 E. III. 21

husband BaJph had never been iu seisin of them after he married her, and
on this he appealed to a jury which was to lie sunnnoued for the Morrow of St.
John the Baptist, and as regarded the residue of the tenements which were
in Pelsale and Walsale, he stated that the said Ealph had granted them by
his deed to his father Boger, and his heirs and assigns, for which he was to
perform the services due to the capital lords, and render to the said Ealph
and his heirs 40^. annually, and he produced the deed with a clause of war-
ranty, dated from Tarn worth, 9 £. Ill, and he called to wai-ranty Kalph, son
of Balph, son of Kalph Basset, kinsman and heir of the said ii;ilph, who
was under age, and whose person and lands were in the custody of Thomas
de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick. The Earl was therefore to be summoned
in COB. Stafford, Lincoln, Notts, Leycestre, and Warwick, and to be ordered
to produce the heir at the same term to warrant the tenements, m. 185,
dorso.

Staff, Edmund Basset, of Lychefeld, sued Matilda de Hultou for a
messuage in Lychefeld, as his right and inheritance, and in which she had no
entry, except by Stephen le Blount, to whom Edmund le Sumynour, formerly
husband or Eachel de la Syche, the aunt of Edmund Basset, and whose heir
he is, had demised the messuage, and to which his aunt could not object
during her husband's lifetime, and he stated that the said Kachel was seised
of the tenement, temp. E. I, and from her as she died, s.p.^ the right
descended to Bobert ner brother and heir, and from Robert to Edmund the
plaintiff, as son and lieir.

Matilda stated that the said Rachel never held the messuage except in
right of her husband, and appealeil to a jury which was to be summoned for
the Octaves of Michaelmas. A postscript shows that the process was trans-
ferred by writ of nisipnuSy and heard at Stafford before Roger Hillary, when
a jury returned a verdict in favour of Edmund Basset m. 192.

Staff, Joan, formerly wife of Ralph Basset, of Drayton, sued William de
Whytacre, for a third of a messuage, and carucate of laud in BoluehuU, and
she sued Roger de la Botelerie for a third of two messuages in Drayton and
Tamworth, which she claimed as dower. The defendants did not appear,
and the Sheriff was ordered to take the dower claimed into the King's hand,
and to suminon them for the Morrow of St. John the Baptist, m. 236,
chrso.

Staff. Thomas de Wasteneys, Chivaler, sued William, son of Adam le
Smyth, of Colton, for the tooiety of six acres of land in Colton, and William
called to warranty Simon de Ruggeleye, who was to be summoned for the
Quindene of Michaelmas. A postscript states that on that day the Sheriff
made no return to the writ, and he was ordered to summon him for the Quin-
dene of St. Hillary, m. 236, dorso.

Staff, Emma, formerly wife of Richard Hervy, sued John Hervy of
Colton, for a third of a messuage, and twenty acres of land, and two acres of
meadow in Colton, which she claimed as dower. John did not appear, and
the Sheriff was ordered to take the dower claimed into the King's hand, and
to sunmion him for the Octaves of St. MichaeL m. 386.

St€^, Richard, son of John de Bromley, of Longedon, sued Robert de
Halsey, for five acres of land in Longedon, and he sued Adam, son of William
BaUe, of Chorley, and Agnes his wife, for two acres of land, and an acre of
meadow in Chorley. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was
ordered to take the tenements into the King's hand, and to summon them for
the Octaves of St. Michael, m. 386.

Staff, Robert de Ouyleye sued Thomas del Bache, of Wonynton, for ten
acres of land in Mukleston, in which the said Thomas had no entry, except
by Roger del Bache, to whom he had demised the tenements when he was
under age ; Thomas pleaded he could not give up the tenements because he

22 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

held them jointly with Margery his wife. Robert replied that at the date
of the writ, viz., 6th July, 15 E. Ill, the said Thomas was the sole tenant,
and appealed on this issue to a jury which was to be summoned for the Quin-
dene of St. Michael. A postsciipt shows adjournments up to the Quindene of
Trinity, 18 E. III. m. 386.

Staff. In the suit of the King against Baldwin de Fryville for the next
presentation to the Prebend of Wylmerscote, in the church of St. Edith of
Tamworth, claimed by the King owing to the minority of Ralph, kinsman
and heir of Ralph le Botiler, one of the coheirs of Philip Marmion, Baldwin
stated that Kin^ Edward, the King's father had acknowledged a presentation
made by Joan, daughter of Mazera (his mother), and he claimed it as part of
her purparty. The King's attorney denied this, and stated that the right of
presentation was in common amongst the coparceners, and that Joan had
presented as eldest coheir only, and a jury eventually found in favour of
the King. m. 413.

Warw. Richard de Peshale appeared in Court, and acknowledged a deed
in French enrolled, by which he surrendered to his Tres honorable Seigneur,
Mons. John de Moubray, Seigneur de I'lsle de Haxiholme et des honeurs de
Brembre et de Gower, the manor of Shustoke, in co. Warwick, which he held
for the term of his life, by a lease from the said John. The deed was
witnessed by Monsieur Thomas Dasteleye, Monsieur Thomas Haatansr,
Monsieur Richard de Whitacre, Monsieur Rauf de Bracebrugge, John de
Peyto le fitz et autres, and dated from Westminster, 16th May, 17 E. III.

DE BANCO. Trinity, 17 E. III.

Staff. Ralph de Vernon of Shibbrok, Chivaler, sued Robert, son of
Robert le Grovenour for a sixth part of the manor of Alstanefeld. Robert
appeared by his custos Henry Noreys, and prayed a view. And the Sheriff
returned he had handed the writ to Richard Wyther, the bailiff of Henry,
Earl of Lancaster, who had done nothing. A day was given to the parties
on the Morrow of All Souls, the view to be made in the interim, w. 64

Staff. James de Pype, who was stated to be of full age, sued Richard de
Stafford, Chivaler, for the manor of Pype, excepting two messuages, in which
the said Richard had no entry, except by Margaret, formerly wife of Edmund
de Stafford, to whom the said James had demised the manor whilst he was
under age. Richard stated that at the period when the said James made the
demise to Margaret, he was of full age, and appealed to a juiy, which was to
be siimmoned for the Morrow of All Souls, m. 64.

Staff. Simon de Ruggeleye sued John, son of Juliana de Colton, William
le Counter, and John Stykebukke, of Colton, for fishing vi et armis in his
several fisheries at Ruggeleye, and taking fish to the value of 100*. None
of the defenilants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce
them at the Octaves of Michaelmas, m. 91.

Staff. Felicia, formerly wife of Hugh de Aston, sued John Hanecokes,
of Allerwich, for forcibly breaking into her house at Allerwich (Aldridge)
and taking her goods and chattels to the value of 40<., and beating, wound-
ing, and ill-treating her servant Richard Chicheson, so that she lost his
services for a length of time. The defendant did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to arrest and produce him at the Octaves of Michaelmas, m.
100.

Staff. Joan, formerly wife of John de Barre, of Blythebury, and Thomas
son of John de Barre, of Blythebury, sued Lettice, formerly wife of John
Falleinthewelle, of Stevynton, and Robert, son of Lettice, the executors of the
will of John Falleinthewelle, for a debt of 15 marks. The defendants

DE BANCO. TRINITY, 17 B. IH. 23

did not appear, and the Sheriflf was ordered to attach them for the Octaves
of StMicnael. m, 114.

Staff, Thomas de Wasteneys sued William, son of Adam le Smyth of
Colton, Bobert Almore and Geo£frey atte Asshe for coming vi et armis on the
Monday after the Feast of St. Michael, 16 E. Ill, viz., with swords, bows
and arrows, and taking marl, clay, and sand, from his several soil at Colton,
to the value of 100^., and for which he claimed £10 as damages. William
appeared by attorney, and denied the trespass, and appealed to a jury which
was to be simimoned for the Quindene of Michaelmas. The other defendants
did not smpear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach them for the same date .
m. 114, (wrso,

Warw. The Sheriff was ordered to arrest William de Peyto, and keep
him in safe custody till he had paid to Ealph Baron Stafford £200 which he
had acknowledged to owe to him before Simon Fraunceys, the Mayor of the
City of London, and William de Tarleton, Clerk, deputed to receive acknow-
ledgments of debts in London. The Sheriff now returned that the said
William could not be found, and he was ordered to put in an execution
according to Statute, m, 130, dorso.

Staff. Robert, sou of Henry de Duddeleye, of Doubrig, sued the Prior
of Tuttebury, and Robert, son of Henry de Doubrig, for four acres of land
in Doubrig (Do veridge). The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to take the land into the King's hand, and to summon them for
the Octaves of St. Martin, m. 142, dorso,

Salop, Robert, son of Philip de Stapulton, sued Roger Corbet, of Had-
leye, Robert his son, and two others for twelve messuages, six virgates of
land, twelve acres of meadow, forty acres of pasture, and twelve acres of
wood in Feldhampton, as his right and inheritance, and in which the defend-
ants had no entry except by a demise which Robert de Stapulton, his great
grandfather whose heir he is, had made to one Reginald de Stapulton, for a
term which had expired, and he gave this pedigree : —

Bobert de Stapulton, temp. H. HI.
John.

Philip.

I
Robert, the plaintiff.

The defendants pleaded that they could not render the tenements to
Robert because Matilda, formerly wife of William de Lodelowe, Chivaler,
held a part of them, and one Philip, son of Martin de Stretford, held another
part. Robert stated that at the date of the writ, the defendants were sole
tenants, and appealed to a jury, which was to be summoned for the Morrow
of St. Martin. A postscript shows repeated adjournements through defect
of a jury iip to Michaelmas Term, 18 £. III. m. 149.

Warw, Joan, formerly wife of Ralph Basset, of Drayton, sued Richard de
Whitacre, for the third of a messuage and two carucates of land in Nethere
Whitacre, and she sued John le Blount for a third of a moiety of the
manor of Pyrycroft, in Tamworth, which she claimed as dower. Richard
appeared by attorney, and prayed a view, and John stated that the said
Ralph Basset had demised tne said moiety to him for his life at the rent of
lOOs.y with a clause of warranty, and he called to warranty Balph, son of
Ralph, son of the said Ralph Basset, who was under age, and whose lands
and person were in the custodv of Thomas de Beauchamn^ Earl of Warwick.
The Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon the said JBarl to produce the
heir at three weeks from Michaelmas. 977. 169.

24 EXTRACTS FKOM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Staf^ Joan, formerly wife of Balph Basset, of Drayton, recovered the
dower she claimed in BohiehuU, Drayton and Tamworth against William
de Whitacre, and Bogerdela Botelerye, the defendants making default, m, 172.

Staff, Richard de Stafford appeared by attorney against Thomas de
Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, the custom of the person and lands of Balph,
son of Balph, son of Balph Basset, the kinsman and heir of Balph Basset, of
Drayton, in a plea that ne should produce the heir to warrant to him the
third part of the fourth part of Uie manor of Caumpedene, in co. Gloucester,
which Joan, formerly wife of Balph Basset claimed as dower. The Earl did
not apj)ear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take into the King's hand, land
belonging to the heir to the value of the dower claimed, and to summon the
custos of the heir for the Morrow of St. Martin, and as the value of the
dower claimed was not known, the Sheriff of Gloucestershire was ordered to
make an inquisition on oath, and to return the extent of the said fourth part
on the Quindene of St. MichaeL A postscript states that on that date the
Sheriff returned that the value of the fourth part of the manor of Caumpedene
was £20 4». lOc?., of which the third part was 10 marks and 19^. and a
farthing, and the third of a farthing, m. 219.

Staff, Joan, formerly wife of John le Hastang, the younger, sued
Bichard le Hastang for a third of the manor of Slyndon, and of a messuage,
a carucate of land, ten acres of meadow, six acres of wood, and ten acres of
pasture in Beofcote and Slyndon, which she claimed as dower. Bichard did
not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take the dower claimed into the
King's hand, and to summon him for a month from Michaelmas, m. 281,
dorso.

Staff, Alice, formerly wife of John de Styvynton, sued John, son of
John de Sty vjmton for a third of two messuages, forty acres of land, six acres
of meadow, and 6«. of rent in Blvthefeld, which she claimed as dower.
John did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take the dower chdmed
into the King's nand, and to summon him for a month from Michaelmas. A
postscript shows that the suit was adjourned to the Quindene of Hillary.
m, 296.

Staff, John, son of John de Loges, and Isabella, his wife, appeared by
attorney against John de Loges in a plea that he shoidd carry out a covenant
made between them respecting the manor of Great Wirleye. John did not
appear, and the Sheriff^ was ordered to attach him for the Octaves of St.
Michael. A postscript shows that the suit was adjourned to the Quindene
of Easter, m. 303.

Staff, Nicholas le Mareschal sued William, son of John Gri£^,
kinsman and heir of William Gryffyn, in a plea that he should warrant to
him the third of a messua^, two virgates and a half of land, ten acres of
meadow, and 10«. of rent m Clvfton Caumvile, which Alianora, formerly
wife of William Griffyn, claimed as dower. William did not appear, and
the Sheriff was ordered to take land belonging to him to the value of the
dower claimed into the King's hand, and to summon him for the Octaves of
St MichaeL m, 320.

Staf, John de Knyghtele^e sued Adam Murymon, of Little Wyrleye,
for causing waste and destruction in the lands, woods, amd gardens which he
held in Mttle Wyrleye of him for a term of years, by an assignment of
Alice, formerly wife of Bobert de Elnyghteleye. Adam did not appear, and
the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the Quindene of Imchaelmas.
m.340.

Staff, John, son of Hennr de Heronville. sued Bobert de Wynnesley,
clerk, John, son of Geoffrey Henryes, of Wodnesbury, Joan, formerly wife
of Bobert de Wyrleye, and another, for forcibly taking fish from his fish-pond

ASSIZES AT STAPFOBD. 17 E. III. 25

at Tybyngton (Tipton), to the value of 10 marks. None of the defendants
appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce them on the
Quindene of Michaelmas, m. 361, dortto.

Staff, William de Beresford, of Leek, sued Thomas lord del Ovurton, of
Byduli^'*' and Thomas, son and heir of Thomas del Overton, of Bjdulf, for a
debt of £4. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered
to summon them for the Quindene of Michaelmas. 7/t. 361, dorso.

Staff, John, son of John de Barre, came into court and prayed that a
deed might be enrolled by which he released and quit-claimed to John de
Pirye, tne parson, of the Church of Ayleston, and to William, brother
of John de Pirye, and to Margaret, formerly wife of John de Barre, his
father, all his right and claim to the manor of Parva Barre. Witnesses,
Sir Boger Hillary, Sir Henry Hillary, John de Heron viUe, John de AustL
Balph del Walle, Giles de Erdynton, Kalph de Ardeme, Henry Warde, ana
William de Wirleye. Dated from Pirye on Trinity Sunday, 17 E. III.

Pleas of Assize, Juries, etc., taken at Stafford, before

^ , Eoger Hillary and his Fellow Justices of the Lord

the King, assigned, etc., on the Thursday after the

Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Mary. 17 R III.

Staff, An assize, &c., if Alice, formerly wife of Hugh le Coleville,
Bobert de Whitheresleye, and Hugh, son of Henry le Coleville, had unjusUy
disseised Henry de Assewell of six acres of land, two acres of meadow, and
half an acre of pasture in Felde (Field).

Alice appeared by Kichard de Burgh as her bailiff, and answered as
tenant, and stated she had entered by the deed and feofiinent of one Walter
de Stflkfford, and she put herself on the assize. The jury found that the
defendants had unjustly disseised the said Henry de Assewell of the
tenements with the exception of the pasture, and they assessed his damages
at 40«. m. 107.

Staff, Henry de Knotton who bronght a writ of mordancester against
Stephen Priour respecting tenements in Newcastle-under-Lyme, did not
appear to prosecute it, and he and his sureties were in misericordid, m. 107,
aorso.

Staff. William de Wolseleye who brought an assize of novel disseisin
against Richard Hillary, parson of the Church of Wolstanneston, and others,
respecting tenements in Little Sardon, did not appear to prosecute it, and he
ajid his sureties, viz., John de Wolseley, and Adam de Morton, were in
mi9ericordid. m. 107, dorso.

Essoins,

Staff, Juliana, formerly wife of Boger de Levynton, the younger, versiu
Boger de Levjmton, Adam de Weston, of Levynton, and £dith his wife,
HamonP£straunge,Chivaler, and Margaret his wife, Thomas le . . . waid,
of Levynton, Bobert de Weston, Boger de Weston, and Bobert, his brother,
Balph, son of Boger de Levynton, Simon Bonde, and eleven others named,
in a plea of novel disseisin by Adam Cat. m. 107, dorso.

* Overton, in Biddulph, was a separate manor held by a younger branch of the
&mily of Biddulph, wno are called indifferently de Overton or de Bydolf.
Ohetwynds MS.

26 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

DE BANCO. Easter, 18 E. III.

Staff. James de Pjpe not appeariug to prosecute his plea against Richard
de Stafford, Knight, for the manor of Pype, the suit was dismissed, and he
and his sureties were in misericordid, m. 43.

Derh, Margei-y, formerly wife of Roger Somerville, Robert de Wendesley,
and two others, executors of the will of Roger Somerville, sued Isabella,
formerly wife of John Bozon, of Ednesovere, for a debt of 20 marks.
Isabella did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to summon her for the
Octaves of Holy Trinity, m, 44, dorso,

Staf, The Sheriff was ordered to arrest Henry de Wotton under
Wevere, and keep him in safe custody till he had paid Simon de Ruggeley
100 marks, which he had acknowledged to owe to him. m, 93.

Staff. Magister Gilbert de la Bruere, late Canon of the Church of St.
Cedde of Lichefeld, sued Philip de Somerville, of Whychenore, knight, for a
debt of ^40. Philip did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain
and summon him for the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m, 105, dorao.

Staff. William de Ercalwe sued Henrv de Wotton, John de Ru^eleye,
Henry de Shene, Richard Tokery, Stephen Bythewater, of Salt, William
atte Lowe, Philip de Ipstanes, and John de Bysuiebury, in a plea that they
should eadi render to him an account for the time they were the receivers of
his moneys. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff returned
they could not be found, and held nothing by which they could be attached.
He was therefore ordered to put them into " exigend^*^ and if they did not
appear to outlaw them, and if they appeared, to arrest and produce them on
the Octaves of St. Martin."^ m. 116.

Leyc. Joan, formerly wife of Ralph Basset, of Drayton, sued Thomas de
Radeclyve, parson of the church of Olneye, for a third of the manor of
Radclive upon Wrethek, as her dower. Thomas called to warranty Ralph,
son of Ralph, son of Ralph Biisset, of Drayton, kinsman and heir of the said
Ralph Basset, of Drayton, whose person and lands were in the custody of
Thomas de Beauchamp, Earl of Warrewyk, and the said custos now appeared
by attorney and prayed it might be shown why the heir should warrant to
the plaintiff.

And Thomas stated that the said Ralph Basset, formerly husband of Joan,
by his deed| under the name of Ralph Basset, lord of Drayton, Chivaler, had
demised the said manor to him for the life of Thomas, for which he
was to render to him and to his heirs £20 annually, and he produced
the said deed with a clause of warranty, dated from Drayton, 10 £. II, and
he stated also that the said Ralph had af terwaixls granted the said rent to one
Thomas le Rous, Chivaler, by virtue of which grant and certain Letters Patent
of the said Ralph directed to him he had attorned himself to the said Thomas
le Rous and he produced the said Letters Patent, dated from Multon, in co.
Northampton, on the Day of St. Andrew, 12 E. IIL

And the said Earl, as custoa of the heir, denied that he should be called to
warranty because he held nothing in his custody of the inheritance of the said
heir, which descended from the said Ralph Basset, and he pleaded farther that
the King by his Letters Patent, datea 1st May, 17 E. Ill, had granted to
him the custody of the person and lands formerly belonging to the said Ralph
and he could not answer without the Eling. A day was therefore given to
the parties on the Quindene of Easter, the Kinc^^s pleasure to be taken in the
meantime " et interim loquendum est cum Bege, A postscript states that on

* William de Ercalwe had been Sheriff of the county and the defendants were
doubtless the bailiffs employed bj him in the yarions Hundreds. These suits are
very common on the BoUs, and will give an idea of the difficulties of a Sheriff in
ancient days, for he would be liable to the Exchequer for all the sums collected by
his agents.

DE BANCO. EASTER, 18 K. III. 27

that day the parties appeared and the suit was adjourned to the Quindeue of
Michaelmas, on which aay a mandate of the King was produced directing the
Justices to proceed with the suit according to law and custom, dated from the
Tower of London, 13 October, 18 E. III. It was therefore considered that
the said Thomas de Badeclyve should hold the rent in peace, and that
Joan should be compensated from other lands of the heir in Uie hands of
the (xustOB, m. 120, dorso.

Leyc. Joan, formerly wife of Ralph Basset, of Drayton, sued Hugh de
Meignel and Alesia, his wife, for a tnird of the manors of Bakedale and
Wylewis, as her dower.

Hugh and Alesia appeared by attorney and stated that the so-called manor
of Wylewis was merely parcels of land within the manor of Bakedale, and
that the said Balph Basset formerly husband of Joan had granted and
conceded to one Balph, son of Balph, formerly husband of Alesia, the sjiid
manor of Bakedale by his deed dated 8 £. Ill, and which they produced with
a clause of warranty, and they called to warranty Balph, son of Balph, son of
Balph Basset, who was under age and whose person and lands were in the
custody of Thomas de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick. The custos was
therefore to be summoned for the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 122, dorto.

Staff. Balph de Vernon, of Shibbrok, Chivaler, sued Bobert, son of Bobert
le Grovenour, for the sixth part of the manor of Alstanesfeld, which Balph
de Vernon, his great grandfather, and whose heir he is, had given to Margery
la Grouvenour, and to her issue and which after the death of the said
Margery should revert to him by the form of ^t, inasmuch as the said
Margery left no issue, and he stated that the said Balph, his great grand-
father, was seised of the said sixth part in the reign of Edward I, and he gave
this descent —

Balph Yemen, of Sliipbrook, temp. E. I.

Balph.

I
Balph.

I
Balph Yemen, of Shibbrok, the plaintiff.

And Bobert, son of Bobert le Grosvenour, called to warranty Balph, son
and heir of Bobert le Grosvenour, of Buddeheth, who was to be summoned
in cos. Stafford and Cheshire, and he stated that the said BaJph le Grosvenour
was under age, and he prayed that the suit might remain till the full age of
the said Balph.

Balph de Vernon denied that the said heir was under age and prayed that
he might be viewed in Court and the Sheriff was ordered to proouce him at
the Octaves of St. Michael, m. 149.

Staff, Hugh de Mevnyell, Chivaler, appeared by attorney against Pagan
de Vylers, Chivaler, ana Bobert de Goshale in a plea that they had abducted
from Hyntes, John kinsman and heir of John Boson, who was under age and
whose marriage belonged to him. The defendants did not appear, and the
Sheriff returned they could not be found. He was therefore ordered to
arrest and produce them on the Quindene of Holv Trinity, and in the mean-
time to make enquiry respecting the heir and, if found, to produce him at the
same date. m. 150, dorso.

Staff, Joan, formerly wife of Balph Basset, of Drayton, sued John de
Lee for a third of one hundred and eighty acres of land, ten acres of meadow,
and 100«. of rent in Stotfold, and she sued Hugh de Meignel, Chivaler, for a
third of the manor of Pakynton, as her dower.

John stated that as regarded one hundred acres of the land in question,
the said Balph Basset had conceded to him and one Amice, then his wife, the
reversion of the land after the death of Symon de Wy tford, clerk, who held it

28 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

for his life by a demise of the said Ralph and he produced the deed with a
clause of warranty, dated 20 E. II, and he called to warranty Ealph, son of
Ralph, son of Ralph Basset, of Drayton, who was under age and in ward to
Thomas, Earl of Warwick, and as regarded the residue of the land he pleaded
that Joan could have no claim to dower from it, because her. husband
had never been seised of it after he married her, and on this he appealed to a
jury.

And the said Hugh stated that Ralph Basset, formerly husband of Joan
had demised tlie said manor to liim for the term of his life, witli remainder to
Ralph, son of the siiid Ralph and heirs of his body, and with a clause of
warranty, and he produced the said deed and called to warranty the said
heir who was in ward to the said Earl. The ciistos was therefore to be
summoned for the Quiudene of Holy Trinity, and the Sheriff of Staffordshire
was ordered to summon a jury for the same date. m. 168, dorso.

Staff. Alice, formerly wife of Henry en le Mor, sued Robert, son of
Henry en le Mor, for the third of a messuage and twenty- two acres of land,
five acres of meadow, and five acres of pasture, in Longedon, as her dower.
Robert called to warranty John, son and heir of Henry en le Mor, who was
to be summoned for the Morrow of St. John the Baptist, m, 248.

Derh. Joan, formerly wife of Robert Tuchet, sued Thomas Tuchet and
Joan, his wife, for a third of the manor of Marketon in Marketon, and
Macworth, and Alastre, as her dower. The defendants stated that as
regarded part of the manor they could not concede her demand because they
did not hold it, Richard Seman holding three messuages and four bovates of
land, Thomas de Huntynsfeld, a messua^^e and two borates of land, -Walter
Folvill, two messuages and five bovates of laud, William le Spencer and Alice,
his wife, a messuage and two bovates of land, Robert Fraunceys, four bovates
of land, Margery de Adderleye, a messuage and four bovates of land, Simon
de Suthwell, two messuages and two bovates of land and eleven other tenants
named held other portions of the said manor, none of whom were named in
the writ, and as regarded the residue of the manor, they stated that Joan had
no claim to dower from it, because her husband never held it in demesne as
of fee after he married her. Joan appealed to a jury which was to be
summoned for the Octaves of St. Michael, m. 328.

Staff, John de Stafford, Chivaler, sued William, son of Adam de Morton,
\Tt a plea that he should render a reasonable account for the time he was his
bailiff in Ambelcote. William did not ^ppeai* and the Sheriff was ordered
to summon him for the Quindene of Holy Trinity.

The same John sued Walter de Yerdon, Chivaler, for causing waste
and destruction in the houses, woods, and gaztiens in Crakemersh, which he
had demised to him for the life of Walter. Walter did not appear and the
Sheriff was ordered to summon him for the same date. m. 331, dorso.

Staff. John de Loges, son and heir of Elizabeth de Loges, came into
Court and prayed that a deed might be enrolled by which he remitted and
quit-claimed for himself and his heirs, all his right in the manor of Rodbaston,
in the co. Stafford, to Ralph, Baron of Stafford, his heirs and assigns, the
witnesses beinff Mous. Jotian de Stonore, Mous. Roger Hillary, Mons.
William de ShareshuU, Justices of the King's Common Bench, Mons.
Richard de Stafford, Johan du Lee, and Johan le Blount. Dated from
London, 20th April, 18 E. III. m. 2 of Charters and Protections.

Devon. A deed enrolled by which Stephen de Columbers, brother and
heir of Philip de Columbers, released te James D^Audeleye and his heirs and
assigns, all his right in the lands and tenements formerly belonging to Philip
his brother, in cos. Devon, Somerset, Wiltes, and Dorset. Dated from
Westminster, 18 E. III.*

* A suit in Banco of this term, m. 350, shows that Philip de Columbers and
Alianora his wife, had conveyed the manor of Nytherstonweye, in oo. Somerset, to

DE BANCO. TRIKITY, 18 E. HI. 29

D£ BANCO. Trinity, 18 E. III. '

Staff, Nicholas, son of Ralph de KoUeston, Chivaler, and John, son of
the said Nicholas, sued Peter Passemere, of Tuttebury, and Hugh Roundel,
of Merston, in a plea that each of them should render a reasonable account
for the time he was the receiver of their money. The defendants did not
appear, and the Sheriif was ordered to distrain and produce them at the
Octaves of St. Michael, m. 35.

Staff, John, son of Hugh de Okovere, sued Richard, son of John de
Qeryngeshalgh for a messuage and three acres of land and a rood of wood in
Geryngeshalgh, near Melwich*, which he claimed by writ of " qiuire cessavit
per hiennium," Richard did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take
the tenements into the King's hana, and to summon him for the Morrow of
All Souk. m» 66.

Staff. Walter de Rydeware appeared by attorney a^inst Richard de
Wolaston, Chaplain, Thomas de Hampton, and Ralph, his son, Richard le
Wodeward, of Blithefeld, and Henry de Trusseleye, for forcibly breaking
into his dose at Rydeware Hampstal and taking fish from his fish-ponds to the
value of £10. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered
to arrest and produce them on the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 99, dorso.

Staff, In the suit in which Joan, formerly wife of Ralph Basset, of
Drayton, claimed dower against John de Lee and Hugh de Meignel, Knight,
and in which the defendants called Thomas, Earl of Warwick, to warranty as
custos of the infant heir of Ralph ; the Sheriff was ordered to take into the
King's hand land belonging to tne heir to the value of the dower, and as the
value of the dower was not known to make an inquisition on oath, and to
return it into Court on the Octaves of St. Michael. A postscript states that
at that date the Sheriff returned that the tenements held in Stotford (Stat-
fold) by John de Lee were worth annually £6, of which the third part was
40»., and that the manor of Pakynton held by Hugh de Meignel, was worth
annually 106«. 5|ei?., of which the third was 35«. Qa. m, 120, dorso.

Staff. Thomas de Barynton, Chivaler, sued John Waklyn for forcibly
taking fish from his several fish-ponds at Gayton, to the value of £20. John
did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him at
the Quindene of St. Michael, m. 120, dorso.

Salop. The Sheriff had been ordered to distrain Robert Corbet, of
Morton, John, son of Edmund Peverel, Roger de Webbeleye, John Waldyv,
and Jonian de Pyvelesdon, and to produce them in Ck>urt to acknowledge by
what services they held their freeholds of John de Chetwynde, Chivaler, in
Morton Corbet, Picheford, Ethelarton (Ellerton), Sambrok, and Pivelesdou,
and which services the said John de Chetewynde had granted by fine to
Reginald de Chetewynde, parson of the Church of Chetewynde. The defend-
ants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce
them on the Quindene of St. Michael. A postscript shows that none of the
tenants had appeared up to Michaelmas Term, 19 E. III. m. 123.t

Staff. John de Sutton, of Duddeley, Chivaler, sued William, son of

trustees, who hod re-conveyed it to Philip and Alianora and their male issue, and
failing such, to James de Audeley, son of Nicholas de Audelcye, for his life, with
remainder to Roger, son of James, and his male issue, and failing such issue, to the
right heirs of James de Audeley for ever.

* Q-eringeshalgh, in Millwich, is now called Gurshall.

t See Fines at p. 186 of Vol. XI, Staff. Coll. John de Chetwynde settled the
bulk of his great estates on Richard de Peshale, who had married Joan, the
daughter of his son Reginald, who had predeceased his father John. The manor
of Houle and other lands in Warwickshure were settled on William de Chetwynde,
the ion of John, but Chetwynde passed by these Fines to the Peshalls.

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Philip de Alerley, for taking his goods and chattels at Tetunhale to the value
of 10 marks. William did not appear, and the Sheriff returned he held
nothing, etc. He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce him at the
Quindene of St. Michael, m. 190.

Staff, John, son of Juliana de Colton and John Stykkebukke were sued
by Simon de Ru^geleye for forcibly taking fish from his fish-pond at
Rugffeleye, viz : pike, bream, perch, roach, tench, and eels (" Iticeos, hramas,
percheos^ rocheos, iencheoSy et anguillas "), to the value of 100«. The defendants
denied the trespass, and appealed to a jury, which was to be summoned for
the Quindene of Michaelmas. A postscript states that the process was
continued till Michaelmas, 19 E. Ill, when it was transferred by writ of nid
prius, to be heard at Stafford before Roger Hillary on the Thursday after
the Feast of St. Matthew, on which dav the case was heard by the said
Roger, with whom was associated Richard de la Pole according to Statute,
when a jury stated that the said John and John were guilty of the trespass
laid to their charge, and they assessed the damages at IOO9. m, 200, dorso.

Staff, Thomas de Marnham sued Henry Mujstrel for forcibly breaking
into his close at Bromwych and cutting down his trees to the value of 40«.
Henry did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce
him at the Quinaene of St. Michael, m, 200, dorso,

Staf, Roger, the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, sued William
Tromewyn, of Oannocbury, Adam Salewey, William, the bn)ther of William
Tromewyn, John de Whytegreve, Richard de Pulesdon, and John le Mulle-
ward, for breaking down his fences at Cannocbury, and cutting down and
carrying away his trees to the value of 100 marks, and for beating and
wounding and ill-treating his servants so that he lost their services for a long
time. None of the dewndants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to
distrain William Tromwyne, who had found bail, and to apprehend the others,
and to produce them on the Morrow of St. Martin. Jtu 203.

Staff. William, son of Thomas Bugge, of Whytynton, sued John le
Yonge, of Fref ord, for an acre of land in Whytynton, and he sued Christiana,
formerly wife of Richard Pymme, of Whitynton, for five acres in the same
vill, which Richard de Tomenhom had given to Robert Bu^ge, of Whytynton,
and the heirs of his body, and which should descend to him by the form of
gift, and he stated that the said Robert was seised of the tenements, temp.
£. I, and from him the right descended to one Thomas, as son and heir, and
from Thomas to the plaintiff as son and heir. The defendants stated that
the tenements had been alienated before the date of the Statute " de donis
oonditional^tis" and appealed to a jury, which was to be summoned for
the Morrow of St Martin, tn. 255.

Warw, Sibil, formerly wife of Ralph de Grendon, sued Robert de
Grendon for a third part of the manor of Grendon as her dower. Robert
denied her claim to dower and stated that one Philip Bumel was seised of
the said manor, and had granted it to the said Ralph de Grendon and to one
Joan, the first wife of Ralph, to be held by them and the heirs of their bodies,
and he was the son and heir of Ralph and Joan, and he prayed judgment
whether under such circumstances Sibil was entitled to dower. Sibil pleaded
that she should not be excluded from dower, because the said Joan, the first wife,
never held anything in the manor except as wife of Ralph, and she appealed
to a jury, which was to be summoned for a month from Michaelmas, m, 255.

Staff Milisent, formerly wife of Robert de Peshale, sued John de White-
more, in a plea that he should give up to her a deed which he unjustly
detained. John did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him
for the Octaves of St Michael, m. 255.

Staff, PetroniUa, formerly wife of Aylmer de Beauchamp, appeared by
attorney against Henry BurgUoun, of Houesworth, and Henry his son, for

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forcibly breaking into her house at Honesworth, and taking her ffoods and
chattels to the value of 100«. The defendants did not appear, and uie Sheriff
was ordered to distrain and produce them at the Quuidene of St Michael, m, 292.

St(tf, Isolda, formerly wife of Richard le Hayward, of Drongeton, sued
Boberty son of Bobei*t de Burgh weston, and Agnes his wife, for an acre of
meadow in Drongeton (Drineton). The defendants did not appear, and the
tenements had been taken into the King's hand, and they again made default.
Isolda therefore recovered seisin of them, m, 292.

Staf. Matilda, formerly wife of Philip, son of William de Dray cote,
sued Hugh le Herdemon, of Neuton, for a third of two messuages, a virgate
of land, three acres of meadow, three acres of wood, and 6s, of rent in Dra^-
cote, which she claimed as dower. Hugh did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to take the dower claimed into the King's nand, and to summon
him for a month from Michaelmas, m. 292.

Staff, and other Cos, In the suit of Joan, formerly wife of Ralph Basset,
of Drayton, gainst John le Blount for a third of a moiety of the manor of
Piricroft, in Tamworth, in co. Warwick, which she claimed as dower ; a
verdict was given in favour of Joan, who recovered dower, and John was to
be compensated from other land of the infant heir which was in the hand of
Thomas, Earl of Warwick, as (mstoa. m. 319.

Staff. John de Stafford, Chivaler, sued Walter de Verdon, Chivaler, for
causing waste and destruction in lands, houses, gardens, and woods in
Crakemersh, '^hich he had demised to Walter for his life, and he stated that
the said Walter held for his life in Crakemershe by his demise a messuage,
two carucates of land, fortv acres of meadow, and 100 acres of wood, and he
had pulled down and sold a chamber {^^ cameram") worth 60s., a kitchen
wortn 60^., and had cut down and sold forty apple trees, each worth 2^.,
200 oak trees, each worth 5«., and twenty ash trees, each worth ISd. The
Sheriff was therefore ordered to proceed in proprid persond to the said
land, and to appraise the damage on the oath of a jury, and to return the
inquisition into Court on the Octaves of St. Michael, m. 337.

Staff. John de Alrewas and Alianora his wife sued William atte Sponne
for a third of six acres of land in Westbromwich, and eighteen other tenants
in the same vill for a third of six acres each as dower of Alianora. None of
the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to take the dower
claimed into the King's hand, and to summon them for three weeks from St.
Michael, m. 337.

Staff. William, son of Michael de Morton, appeared by attorney against
John, son of John de Morton, Adam de Morton, and Thomas, his brother,
and Richard in le mor of Lichefeld for imprisoning him at Lychefeld and ill-
treating him until he had paid them a fine of 100«. None of the defendants
appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce them on the
Octaves of St. Michael, m. 337.

Staff. Agatha, formerly wife of Robert de Tiusseley, had sued John
Cursoun, Knight, for a messuage and twenty -four acres of land and six acres
of meadow in Hanbury, and Johp had made default and the tenements had
been taken into the King's hand, and Agatha now appeared by attorney
and claimed them by the default of the defendant. John appeared by
attorney and pleaded that the default should not prejudice him, because
pendente placito^ the said Agatha had married one Robert de Sulny. As
Agatha did not deny this, the suit was dismissed, m. 337, dorso.

Staff. Adam del Castel and Margaret his wife sued John de Chaveldon
for a third of three messuages and two carucates of land, and 20«. of rent in
Radwode, as dower of Margaret. John did not appear, and the Sheriff was
ordered to take the dower claimed into the King's hand, and to summon him
for a month from Michaelmas, m. 352.

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Pleas of Assize, etc., taken at Stafford, before Eoger
Hillary and his Fellow Justices, etc., assigned, on
Tuesday, in the Third Week op Lent. 18 E. III.

Staff, An afisize, etc., if John le Fremon, of Amynton, and Isabella his
sister, John, son of Hugh le Rydere, of Curreborugh, Clerk, and Hugh,
brother of the said John, and William, brother of the said Hugh, Richard,
son of Robert de Beole, of Ly chef eld, Clerk, and John, brother of the said
Richard, Ralph del Lynde, of Allershawe, Clerk, and Peter le Coupere, of
Curreborugh, had unjustly disseised Sibil, daughter of Ralph de Curreoorugh
of a messuage and fourteen acres of land, and two acres of meadow in Great
Curreborugh, near Lychefeld.

John, son of Hugh le Ridere answered as tenant, and called to warranty
the said Isabella, sister of John le Fremon, who was present in Court, and
warranted the tenements to him, and she stated that the said Sibil had
granted the tenements in dispute to her and to her heirs, and she had after-
wards conceded them to the said Sibil for her life, and Sibil had afterwards
alienated them in fee to one WiUiam le Faukener, and she, perceiving that
this alienation would disinherit her, had re-entered into the tenements, as
was lawful Sibil stated that at the time she made the alienation to William
le Faukener, she held the fee of the tenements, and she put herself on the
assize. The jury stated that at the time Sibil alienated the tenements to
William le Faiikener, she had no other status in them except for term of
life b^ the demise of the said Isabella. The suit was theretore dismissed,
and Sibil was in misericordid for a false claim, m. 106.

Staff. An aarize, etc., if Roger le Lord, of Levynton, and AUoe his wife,
and Ralph, son of the said Roger and Alice, had unjustly disseised Roger
Fremon, of Levynton, of a messuage and twelve acres of land in Levynton
(Loynton).

Roger le Lord and Alice answered as tenants of the land, and stated that
as regarded three acres of it, one John, son of William the Smith, of Sutton,
had given the land to them, and to one Thomas their son, and the heirs of the
said Thomas, and they held the land therefore conjointly with the said
Thomas who was not named in the writ ; and as regaitied the messuage and
another three acres, the said Roger le Lord had given them to the said Alice
when she was single, and to the said Thomas, and to his heirs, and so they
held them conjointly with the said Thomas who was not named in the writ,
and they produced the deeds of the said John, son of William, and of Roger le
Lord ; and as regarded the residue of the land, they had entered by one John
de Levynton, and they put themselves on the assize, and as Roger Fremon did
not deny that the^ held the said messuage and six acres (3 the land con-
jointly with the said Thomas, judgment on this part of the case was respited
until {sic^ left unjmished), and as regarded the residue of the tenements
the parties put themselves on the assize, but it was respited till the Wednesday
the Morrow of St. Matthew, because five recognitors only had made the
view, and in the meantime another view was to be made. A poeteript states
that on that day the parties appeared, and as regarded six acres of the land
the jury found that the said Roger le Lord and the other defendants had
imjustly disseised the said Roger Fremon, and they assessed his damages at
lOf. Roger Fremon was therefore to recover seisin of this land, and his
damages, and as regarded the messuage and the residue of the land, as
Roger Fremon could not deny the joint tenure above named, the suit was
dismissed, and he was m misericordid for a false claim, m, 106.

Staff. Juliana, formerly wife of Roger de Levynton the younger, who
brought an assize of novel disseisin against Roger de Levynton and others,

ASSIZES AT STAFFORD, 18 E. III. 33

respecting tenements in Levynton (Loynton), did not appear to prosecute it,
ana sbe and her sureties are in mtsericordid. m. 106, dorso,

Staf. Henry de Pei-ton, who brought an assize of novel disseisin against
Henry, son of Kichard le Flechhewere and others, respecting tenements in
Overpeune, did not appear to prosecute it, and he and his sureties, viz.,
William, son of Hugh, and John Buffry were in misericordid.

Pleas of Assize, etc., taken at Stafford, before Roger
Hillary and his Fellow Justices, assigned, etc., on
the Wednesday, the Morrow of St. Matthew the
Apostle. 18 E. III. (22 Sept., 1345.)

Staff, An assize, etc., if Henry Bagot and William de Gosebrok, of
Wolvemeharapton had unjustly disseised Eichard de Covene of Wolverne-
hampton and Juliana his wife of a messuage in Wolvernehampton. Henry
appeared and answered as tenant, and stated he had entered by the deed and
feoffment of the said Bichard. The jury found that Henry had disseised
the said Richard and Juliana, vi et armisy and assessed their damages at 20
marks, and that William took no part in the disseisin. Kichard and Juliana
are therefore to recover seisin, and the said Henry is to be arrested, m,
105.

Staf, An assize, etc., if Henry de Wotton, and Agnes his wife had
unjustly divsseised Henry, son of Henry de Wotton of a messuage, and sixty
acres of land, and six acres of meadow in Wotton, near Alveton. The jury
stated that the said Henry de Wotton was formerly seised of the tenements,
and had enfeoffed the plaintiff of them, by virtue of which feoffment the
said Henry, son of Henry was seised of them until disseised by the defend-
ant, and they assessed his damages at 13«. 4(f., and they stated that the said
Agues took no part in the disseisin, Henry, son of Henry, is therefore to
recover seisin, m, 105.

Staff. An assize, etc, if Richard Beauchamp, John Willesone, Adomar
(Aylmar), Beauchamp, Henry le Cok, Petronilla Beauchamp, John Gem, and
two others had unjustly disseised Henry Burgelonof a messuage, ten acres of
land, and two acres of meadow in Guatteleye and Honesworth. The jury
found in favour of the plaintiff, and assessed his damages at Qs, Qd, m.
105.

Staf. An assize, etc., if Roger le Lord, of Levynton, and Alice his wife,
Thomas, son of the said Alice, and Ralph, son of Roger de Levynton, had
unjustly disseised Roger Fremon, of Levynton, of a messuage and six acres
of land in Levynton (Loynton).

Roger le Loixi and Alice and Thomas answered as tenants, and stated
they had entered by the deed and feoffment of one John le Smyth, and they
put themselves on the assize. The jury found in favour of Roger Fremon,
and assessed his damages at I0«., but they stated that the said Alice took
no part in the disseisin. Roger Fremon is therefore to recover seisin, m.
105.

Staf. Thomas de Ardeme, Chivaler, who brought a writ of nove
disseisin a^inst Walter de Rydewarehampstal and others, did not appear to
prosecute it, and he and his sureties, viz., Adam Hervy and Henry France
were in mitericordid. m. 106, dorw.

DE BANCO, Mich,, 18 E. III.

Staf. Richard, son of Robert Geffreysone, sued Richard Hardyng for
two messuages and three acres of land in Madeleye-under-Lyme, of which
Xlichard Hardyng had unjustly disseised his father Robert, whose heir he is,

34 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Richard Hardyng denied he had disseised the said Robert, and appealed
to a jury which was to be summoned for the Quindene of St. Hillary, m.
65.

Salop. Edmund de Cornwall the elder recovers £20 damages in a suit
a^inst John de Beysin, parw>n of the Church of Assheleye for forcibly
breaking into his park at Kynelette, and taking bucks and does from it to
the above value on the Monday after the Feast of St. Bartholomew, 10 £.
III. m. 65, dono.

Staff. John de Stafford, Chivaler, sued William, son of Adam de Morton
in a plea that he should render a reasonable account for the time he was his
bailiff in Ambeloote. William did not ap{)ear, and the Sheriff was ordered
to distrain and produce him on the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 149.

Staff. Richard de la More, of Lychefeld, appeared against Thomas, son
of John de Pype, of Lychefeld, in a plea that he should warrant to him a
rent of 13s. Ad. in Lychefeld, which John de Aust claimed as his right.
Thomas did not appear, and the Sherift was ordered to take into the King's
hand land belonging to him to the value of the rent claimed, and to summon
him for the Quindene of St. Hillary. A postscript shows adjournemeuts of
the suit up to Trinity Term, 19 E. IIL m. 168.

Staff. Robert, son of Robert de Whalleye sued William Broun, John
Dallowe, and William le Ridere for imprisoning him at Ruggeleye, on the
Thursday before Palm Sunday in 18 E. Ill, and taking from him his goods
and chattels to the value of 40«., viz., a sword, a buckler, ^^hoauXarium^* a
bow and twenty-four arrows, a woollen cloth, and 7«. in money. The
defendants appeared by Henry de Cavereswell, their attorney, and denied
having inflicted any injury on the plaintiff, and appealed to a jury which wsis
to be summoned for the Quindene of St. Hillary, m. 212.

Staff. Hugh de Allershawe and Simon his brother sued John de Dene
and Agnes his wife in a plea that they should carry out a covenant made
between them respecting a messuage and ten acres of land in Great Pype,
Little Pype, and Le Wal. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to attach them for the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 233.

Staff. Milisent, formerly wife of Robert de Peshale, sued John de
Whitemor in a plea that he should give up to her a certain deed which he
unjustly detained. John did not appeal' and the Sheriff was ordered to
distrain and produce him on the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 233.

Staff. Thomas de Gasteneys, Chivaler, sued John Foly, of Wymundham,
in a plea that he should render a reasonable account of the issues of lands
and tenements which were held in soccage, and the custody of which the
said John had held whilst Thomas was under age. John did not appear,
and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the Quindene of St. Martin.
vfi. 234, dorfiO.

Staff. The Sheriff had been ordered to summon a jury of the vicinage of
Adbaston, to make recognition if Isabella, formerly wife of John Baldewyn
of Salop had demised to Roger, son of Roger de Swynnerton, the manor of
Adbaston, which John, son of John Baldewyn of Salop claimed against
Robert, son of Roger de Swynnerton, who had been called to warranty by
Thomas, son of Roger de Swynnerton, and the parties now appeared, but the
Sheriff had done nothing, and returned the writ reached him too late. He
was therefore ordered to summon a jury for the Octaves of the Purification.
A postscript shows adjournementa of the suit up to Easter Term, 20 E. III.
m. 293, doTso.

Staff. John, son of Hugh de Okovere recovers a messuage, three acres of
land, and a rood of wood in Geryngeshalgh (Garshall) near Melwych, from

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Richard, son of John de Geryngeshawe, the defendant making default.
m. 320, dorso,

Staf. Adam del Castel, and Margaret his wife sued John de Haukestan,
for the third of four acres of meadow in Radwode, as the dower of Margaret,
John called to warranty William, son and heir of Richard, son of Robert de
Onyleye who was to be summoned for the Quindene of St. Hillary. m» 416.

Staf, William de Walton sued William Champion who had to be called
to warranty by Amice, daughter of Gilbert de Gorsthull, and Joan, sister of
Amice, for a messuage and seven and-a-half acres, of land in Ly chef eld and
Morfirhale, in which Amice and Joan had no entry except by an intrusion
which Mabel de Gorsthulle had made after the death of Peter de Barton of
Lychefeld, and of Alice his wife, to whom William had demised the tene-
ments for the life of Peter and Alice.

William Champyon called to warranty Richard le Bole and Joan his wife,
and Richard de Fulfen and Amice his wife, daughters and heirs of Gilbert de
Gorsthulle, who now appeared to a summons made in the same county, and
warranted the tenements to him, and the said William de Walton then sued
them for the tenements as above, and stated that he had been seised of them
in demesne as of fee, in the reign of the King's grandfather, and he produced
his proofs.

And Richard le Bole and the other defendants denied that the said Mabel
had intruded herself into the tenements after the death of the said Peter and
Alice, and appealed to a jury which was to be summoned for three weeks from
Easter, m. 416.

Stafi. Ralph de Vernon, of Shibbrok ^Shipbrook), Chivaler, sued Robert.,
son of Robert le Grovenour foi- the sixth part of the manor of Alstanesf eld,
which Ralph de Vernon, his great granofather, and whose heir he is, had
given to Margery la Grosvenour and the heirs of her body, and which after
the death of Margery should revert to him by the form of gift, inasmuch as
she had died without leaving issue, and he stated that Ralph, his great grand-
father, was seised of the said sixth part of the manor in tne reini of Edward
the King's grandfather, and had given it to the said Margery, by which ^t
she was sei^d of it in the time of the same king, and from the said Ralph
the right descended to one Ralph as son and heir, and from him to another
Ralph as son and heir, and from the last Ralph to the plaintiff as son and
heir, and he produced his proofs.

And Robert, son di Robert appeared by Henry le Noreys his custoa, and
had called to warranty Ralph, son and heir of Robert le Grovenour, who was
to be summoned in cos. Stafford and Chester, but notwithstanding his
" vocare " he stated that Ralph le Vernon could lay no claim to the sixth
part in question, because he had released and ouit-claimed all his ri^ht by
deed to him, and he produced the deed of tne said Ralph by which he
released to him under the name of Robert, son of Robert le Grosvenour of
Ruddeheth, all his right and claim in all the lands and tenements which the
said Robert, son of IiU>bert, held in Alstanesf eld and Maubancsfrith, dated
from Alstanesf eld on the Monday after the Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist,
1344, and witnessed by Hugh de Venables of Kynderton, and John de
Davenport, Knights, Roger de Iieycestre, Richard de Vernon of Lostok,
Ralph de Lache, Henry de CotoUt William del Helde, and others.

And as Ralph could not deny that this deed was his act, the suit was dis-
missed and he was in muericaraid for a false claim, m, 432.

Staf. Henry do Wotton, Henry de Shene, and Philip de Ipstanes were
sunmioned at the suit of William de Ercalwe to render to him a reasonable
account for the time they were the receivers of his money, and William
stated that they were receivers for him from Michaelmas, 19 E. II, up to
the following Michaelmas, and that Henry de Wotton had received at

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36 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Stafford £10 from Richard in the Lane, and £10 from William atte Dich on
his account, and Henry de Shene had received £6 at the same time from
each of the above, and Philip had received £5 from each of the above, and
although frequently called upon, they had hitherto refused to give any
account of the said sums of money. The defendants denied they were the
receivers of the money of the plaintiff at the date mentioned, and appealed
to a Jury which was to be summoned for a month from Easter, and Nicholas
de Ipstaues, William de Homeresleye, John de Cliarteleye, Henry de
Ruggeleye, John de Caldon, and Hugh de Okoure of co. Stafford stood bail
for the defendants to produce them at that dat>e, or at any future date till
judgment had .been delivered, m. 492.

Staff. Juliana, daughter of Roger, son of Peter de Tybynton sued William
son of Matthew Atte Hurst and Agnes his wife, for nine acres of land in
Tybynton as her right and inheritance, and in which they had no entry
except by an unjust disseisin which Richard atte Hurst had made of Roger,
son of Peter de Tybynton, her father, and whose heir she is, and who had
held the land in demesne as of fee in the reign of Edward I. The defendants
denied that Richard had disseised the said Roger and appealed to a jury
which was to be summoned for three weeks from Easter, m. 492.

Staff, Hamon Lestraunge, Chivaler, sued Juliana, formerly wife of Roger,
son of Roger de Levynton for forcibly rescuing cattle at Levynton (Loynton)
which he had impounded for customs and services owing to him. Juliana
did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce her on
the Quinaene of St. Hillary, m. 535, dorso.

Staff, Adam del Castel and Margaret his wife, recover a third of three
messuages, two canicates of land, and 100*. of rent in Radewode, which they
claimed as. dower of Margaret against John de Chaveldon, the defendant
making default, m. 603.

Staff, Thomas, son of William de Brok, sued Robert, son of Simon de
Oxheye (sic) for tliree acres of land in Bisshebury, and other tenants in
Bisshebury for land in the same vill, in which they hail no entry except by an
unjust disseisin which Ralph de Bisshebury had made, temp. E. I, of William
de Brok, his father, and whose heir he was.

The defendants appeared by attorney and denied the alledged disseisin
by Ralph de Bis-hebury, and appealed to a jury which was to be summoned for
five weeks from Easter. A postscript states on that date the Sheriff made
no return to the writ, and he was ordered to summon a jury for a month from
Michaelmas, m, Q39,

DE BANCO. Easter, 19 E. III.

Staff'. Alice, formerly wife of Walter de Beysyn, Chivaler, sued Roger le
Child of Knyghteleye for a third of a rent of 20 marks in Shuston
as her dower. Roger prayed a view, and the suit was adjourned to the
Quindene of Trinity. Tti, 1, darso.

Staff, Adam de Moreton and William, his son, and Thomas, brother of
Adamnad been summoned by John de Charnes and Isabella his wife, in a
plea that they should render to them a reasonable dower of the said Isabella
out of the freehold formerly held by Edmund de Moreton her husband in
Wilbryghton. The defendants now appeared and John and Isabella did not
appe-ir and were plaintiffs ; the suit was therefore dismissed, and John and
Isabella and their sureties, John de Kuyghtele and Adam Baroun, were in
misericordid, w. 1, dbrso.

Staff. Richard de la Pole of Hertyndon, sued Peter Passemere, of
Tuttebury, and John, son of Robert de Gresbrok, of Shenstone, for a debt of

DE BANCO. EASTEB, 19 E. III. 37

£'6. The defendants did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain
and produce them on the Octaves of Trinity. A postscript states that on
that date the Sheriff made no return, and he was ordered to produce them on
the Octaves of St. John the Baptist, m. 31.

Staff. Fulk de Burmyngham and Isabella, his wife, sued Hugh de Plecy
in a plea that he should acquit them of the service which John de Sutton,
Chivaler, exacted from them for the freehold they held of the said Hugh in
Great Barre, and of which the said Hugh was mesne tenant and ought to
acquit them. Hugh did not appear, and the Sheriff returned he held
nothing within his bailiwick, nevertheless the Sheriff was ordered to attach
him for the Quindeue of Trinity, and as it was also testified that the said
Hugh held lands in co. Oxford, the Sheriff of that county was ordered to
summon him for the same term, m, 31.

Staff. John Frebody, of Duddeleye, the elder, appeared by attorney
against Richard Lovekyn del Wytheges, the younger, and John, son of John
Piemyng, of Tetenhale, in a plea that they hjid trodden down, and consumed
his growing grass at le Wytheges (the Wergs jn Tettenhall), to the value of
40«. by dep;isturing their cattle on it. The defendants did not appear,
and the Sheriff was ordered to produce them on the Octaves of Trinity, m,
31.

Staffs John le Fremon, of Barre, sued Hugh in tlie Lone, chaplain, and
Thomas Luttelhay, of Bromwych, the executors of William Marnham, for a
debt of 40 marks. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered
to attach them for the Quindene of St. Michael, m. 108.

Staff. John de Tettebury, and Joan, his wife, sued John de Hampton
in a plea that he should render to them a reasonable account for the time he
was tne receiver of their money. John de Hampton did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him at the Quindene of St.
MichaeL A postscript states that on that date the Sheriff made no
return and he was ordered to produce him on the Quindene of Hillary, m.
175.

Staff John de Tettebury, and Joan, his wife, sued John de Hampton
for a debt of 20 marks. The proceedings were the same as in the last suit.
m. 175.

Staff. William, son of Robert de Pendeford, sued Richard le Rowe, and
Juliana, his wife, for the moiety of a messiiage, and virgate of laud, in
Brocton near Bedenhale. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to take the tenements into the King's hand, and to simimon
them for the Quindene of St. Michael, m. 187.

Staff. Robert, son of William de Baddy legh, the younger (j unions), had
sued William, son of Nicholas de Baddylegh del Ryngeye, ot Chetelton, for a
messuage and sixty acres of land, ten acres of meadow, fifteen acres of wood,
and ten acres of pasture in Chetelton, and William had made default, and
the tenements had been taken into tbe King's hand. Robert now appeared by
his attorney, William de Homerslegh (Hammersley), and claimed them by the
default of the defendant. And William, son of Nicholas, appeared by attorney
and denied the summons and offered to wa^e his law. He was therefore ordered
to appear with his compurgators on theQumdene of St. Michael.* Apostscript

• The formal rc»cord is " et hoc paratus est defendere contra xptum et tfctam
9uam ticut Curia consider aterlt. Idio consideratum est quod vadiat ei inde legem
suam de duodecima manu su<i). viz.j up to twelve witnesses ; that is, for every witness
produced to proye the affirrnntive by Robert, William would produce two to prove
the negative ; and if he could produce twelve against the six produced by Robert,
he won his suit. The ancient Saion Law of Compurgation was stiU in force, in the
Cttse of a denial of a Summons.

38 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

states that on that day William essoigned himself, by an essoin de mcdo
veniendi, and a day was given to the parties on the Quindene of St Hillary,
on which day William waged his law and the suit was dismissed, m. 198,
dorso.

Staff. William de Couton, Prior of the Hospital of St. John of
Lichefeld, sued John de Freford, Knight, in a plea that he should permit him
to have common of pasture in Freford, of which he had unjustly disseised
his predecessor, William de Whychenore. John did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on the Quindene of St
Michael. A postscript states that on that day, the Sheriff made no return
and he was ordered to produce him on the Quindene of St. Hillary, m,
235.

Staf. Anabel de Vernon, sued Walter de Ride ware Hampetall, Chivaler,
for a debt of £200. Walter did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
distrain and produce him on the Octaves of Holy Trinity, m, 242.

Staf, Ela, formerly wife of Geoffrey de Bagenholt, had sued Robert
Corbet, Chivaler, for a third of a carucate of land in Berlaston, as her dower,
and Robert had made default, and the dower claimed had been taken into
the King's hand. Ela now appeared in proprid persondy and claimed the
dower by the default of Robert, and Robert appeared by attorney and
denied the summons, and offered to wage his law. He was therefore ordered
to appear with his compurgators, on the Octaves of St John the Baptist.
m. 278, dorso.

Staf. The same Ela, sued James, son of Geoffrey Biroun, for a third of
sixty aci*es of land in Baginholt (Ba^uall), and she sued John de Haukeston,
and Dulcia, his wife, for a third of sixty acres in the same vill as her dower.
The defendants did not appear, and the dower claimed had been taken into
the King's hand. Ela therefore recovered seisin of it m. 278, dorso.

Staff. Thomas de Legh, sued John de Shepeye, Chivaler, and Agnes, his
wife, for a moiety of the manor of Calton. The defendants did not appear, and
had essoigned themselves ^^de servitio domini Regis^ and afterwards by an
essoin " G^e 7/ia^o veniendxy* dStQv the summons. The Sheriff was therefore
ordered to take the said moiety into the King's hand, and to summon them
for the Quindene of St MichaeL m. 306.

Staf. Walter de Verdon, Chivaler, sued John Frecheville, Simon de
Sandon, Adam le Mulward, Simon Saumper, Richard le Smyth, of Stronge-
shulie, Roger Levelsheved, John Anyson, John his son, Thomas Heryn^,
Robert Jaires, John, son of Ralph de Creghton, and five others named,
for forcibly cutting down his trees at Crakemersh, to the value of £40. None
of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain those who
had found bail, and to apprehend the others, and produce them on the
Octaves of St. MichaeL m. 306.

Staf. Thomas de Swynnerton, Chivaler, sued Richard de Swynnerton,
Dean of the Church of St Chad, of Salop, for a debt of £25 6«. 9d. Richard
did not appear, and the Sheriff had been ordered to distrain Roger the
Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, to produce his clerk, and he now returned
20d. as issues of a distress against the bishop. He was therefore ordered as
before to distrain the bishop to produce nis clerk on the Octaves of St.
Michael, m. 306, dorso.

Oxon. Bucks. Staff. Andrew de Evenefeld sued Isabella, formerly
wife of Robert de Stepelton, in a plea that she should warrant to him the
manor of Great Barr, in co. Stafford, excepting two mills, forty-six acres of
land, eighty acres of heath, and the ailvowson of the Church of Alrewych, in
the said manor, which Thomas, son of William Morteyn, claimed against him.
Isabella did not appear, and the Sheriff returned she held nothing within his

DE BANCO. KASTER, 19 E. III. 39

bailiwick, by which she could be attached, and it was testified she held
sufficient in cos. Oxon and Bucks. The Sheriffs of those counties were
therefore ordered to summon the said Isabella, for a month from Michaelmas.
m. 316.

Staff, Margaret, formerly wife of Richard Fitz Herbert, of Twycros, sued
John de Neuton, and A^es, his wife, for a third part of a rent of 13«. 4tif. in
Hambury, which she claimed as dower. The aefendants did not appear,
and the Sheriff was ordered to take the dower claimed into the King's
hand, and to summon them for the Octaves of St. John the Baptist, m, 373,
dorao.

Staff. Hugh de Wrottesleye, Cliivaler, by William de Hampton, his
attorney, appeared against Agnes, daughter of William in le Stones, and Joan,
sister of the said Agnes, in a plea of nativity.*^ The defendants did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach them for a mouth from
Michaelmas. A postscript states that on that date the Sheriff made no
return to the writ, and he was ordered to attach them for the Octaves of the
Purification, m, 373, dono.

Staff The same Hugh, by the same attorney, appeared against Henry
de Hudlesdale, in a plea that he should render a reasonable account for the
time he was the receiver of his money in Hudlesdale (Hillsdale). Henry did
not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach nim for a month from
Michaelmas. A postscript shows an adjournement asinlast suit, m, SlSydorao,

Staff. The same Hugh, sued John de York, in a plea that he had trodden
down, and destroyed, and consumed his grass at Hudlesdale, to the value of
lOOf., by depasturing cattle on it. John did not appear, and the Sheriff
returned he held nothing, etc. He was therefore ordered to arrest and
produce him at a month from Michaelmas. A postscript states, etc. (as
before), m. 373, dorao.

Derh. Balph, son of Edmund de St. Maur, appeared in court and
acknowledged a deed by which he released all right for himself, and heirs, in
the manor of Egynton, co. Derby, to William, son of William Trussell,
of Flore, Knight, and to Theobald Trussell, Knight, and the heirs of
Theobald.

Derh. John, son of Edmund de St Maur, appeared in court, and
acknowledged a deed to the same effect.

Pleas of Assize, etc., taken at Stafford before Eoger
Hillary and his Fellow Justices assigned, etc., on the
Saturday after the Feast of St. Cedde the Bishop.
19 E III.

Staff. An assize, etc,, if John, son of William, son of Walter de
Asshebume, and Matilda, his wife, and Thomas, son of the said John, son
of William, and William, son of Gilbert Henry, the younger, and Richard
and Stephen, brothers of William, had unjustly disseised John, son of
Gilbert Henry, of Yoxhale, of two messuages, forty acres of land, two acres
of meadow, and 2\d. of rent in Yoxhale. Jonn, son of William, and
Matilda appeared, and Adam Cat appeared for Thomas and William as their
bailiff, and denied the disseisin, and John, son of William and Matilda
stated that the tenements in question contained only one messuage, forty
acres of land, and 2\d. of rent, and that the said John, son of Gilbert, being
seised of the said tenements, had demised them to Matilda when she was
single, to be held for her life, and she prayed for judgement whether the

* A plea ^^ de nativitate** is where the plaintiff claims the defendant^ as a
native, or serf of his manor, who had withdrawn from the manor, without paying
the usual fine to the lord.

40 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

same John, son of Gilbert, could have an assize against his own demise, and
she produced his deed in court

And John, eon of Gilbert, stated he should not be precluded from the
asdize because he was seised of the tenements until the said John, son of
William, and the other defendants had disseised him. The assize was there-
fore to be taken, but was to remain till the Thursday after the Feast of St
Matthew, through defect of recognitors. A postscript states that on that
date a jury at Stafford found that the defendants had not disseised the said
John, son of Gilbert, and the latter waa in misericordid for a false claim.
m. 104.

DE BANCO. Trinity, 19 E III.

Staff. John de Aust sued Bichard in le More, of Lychefeld, who had
been called to warranty by Thomas, son of John de Pype, of Lychefeld, and
who had warranted to him a rent of 13«. 4d, in Lychefeld, which Sibil de
Aust had given to Philip de Aust, and to the heirs of his body, and which
should descend to him as son and heir of Philip, and he stated that Philip
had been seised of the rent, temp. E. I.

Thomas, son of John, acknowledged the right of the plaintiff who
recovered seisin against him, the said Thomas to be compensated from the
lands of Richard, m. 34, dorso.

Staff. Gilbert de la Bruere, lately canon of the Church of St Cedde, of
Lychefeld, sued Philip de Somerville, of Whichenore, Knight, for a debt of
£40. Philip did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and
produce him on the Octaves of St. John the Baptist, m. 58.

Sta^. John de A Ire was sued Philip de Somerville, Knight, for unjustly
detaining his cattle. Philip did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
distrain and produce him at the Quindene of St. Martin, m. 73, dorso.

Derb. John de Clove, the King's attornej?^, and Bichard de Okore
(Okeover), of Shene, by his attorney appeared agamst William de Mappleton,
the bailiff of Henry, £arl of Lancaster, at Asshebume, in a plea that
w^hereas the King on the complaint of the said Biuhard and his men of
Shene, and of the men of the vills of Alstonesfeld and Grendon, and the
parts adjacent, that the said bailiff took illegal tolls and prises from them
for the purchase of victuals in Assheboui*ne, and for passing through the
town, had ordered the said bailiff to desist, or to show cause to the contrary,
and to appear Coram Rege at Michaelmas Term, 17 E. Ill, etc., the said
bailiff had treated the King's mandate with contempt, and bad not appeared
nor had desisted from taking tolls and prises as before. The defendant did
not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and to produce him at
the Quindene of St John the Baptist m. 114.

Staff. John le Yonge, and Christiana, his wife, and Boger de Okeleye,
and Isabella his wife, and Boffer, son of Philip Banastre, had sued Christiana
fonnerly wife of Henry de Okeleye, for a messuage and thirty acres of land,
in Chames, as the right of the said Christiana, wife of John, and of
Isabella, and of Boger, and the defendant had made default, and the tene-
ments had been taken into the King's hand, and the plaintiffs now appeai-ed
by their attorney and claimed seisin of the tenements.

Christiana, formerly wife of Henry, now appeared and denied the
summons, and offered to wage her law, and was oi-dered to appear in
proprid persond and with her compurgators on the Morrow of St Martin.
A postscript states that the suit was adjourned by essoin till the following
Easter, when the plaintiffs did not appear, and the suit was dismissed,
m. 115, dorso.

I)E BANCO. TRINITY, 19 E. III. 41

Staff, Thomas, sou of John de Swynnerton, Knight, appeared by hia
essoin against Richard de Preston, Chaplain, Thomas de Preston, Geoffrey,
son of William Walters, of Pylateuhale, John atte More, Richard del
Bucheme, John del Bucheme, Lawrence de Whiston, John Bache, Nicholas
Murymon, and eight others numed, for beating, wounding, and ill-treating
him at Pencrich. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff returned
they held nothing by which they could be attached. He was therefore ordered
to apprehend them, and produce them on the Octaves of St. Michael.
m. 170, dorso.

Staff, John de Swynnerton appeared by his essoin against the same
defendants for taking, vt et armi's, his goods and chattel?, at Pencrich, to the
value of £20. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was
ordered as before, tri^ 170, dorao*

Staff. Alice, formerly wife of Walter de Beysyn, Chivaler, sued Roger
le Child, of Knyghteleye, for a third of a rent of 20 marks in Shuston, as
her dower. Roger appeared by his attorney, John de Knyghteleye, and
prayed a view, and the suit was adjourned to the Octaves of St. Martin« m.
191, dargo.

Staff. The Sheriff had been ordered to summon a jury for the Quindene
of Trinity from the vicinage of Esnynton (fissingtou), to make recognition if
Robert de Esnvnton had unjustly disseised John de Mollesley, the elder, of
four acres of laud in £snynton, and the parties now appeared, but the
Sheriff returned that the writ reached him too late. He was therefore
ordered to summon a jury for the Morl-ow of St. Martin, unless Roger
Hillary first came to Stafford on the Thursday after the Feast of St. Matthew
the Apostle, m. 210.

Staff. In the plea of Fulk de Burmyngham, and Isabella his sister,
against Hugh de Plecy, in which they sued the said Hugh to acquit them of
the service which John de Sutton, Chivaler, exacted from them for the
freehold they held of the said Hugh in Great Barre. The Sheriff had been
ordered to distrain the said Hugh to appear at this term, and he returned
that Hugh held nothing within his bailiwick. Neverthelets he was ordered
to distrain as before, and to produce him on the Mori'ow of St Martin, and
to make public proclamation in two full County Courts that the said Hugh
was to appear at the above date."^ m. 210.

Staff. Richard de la Pole, of Hertyndon, appeared against Robert de
Denston, of Shene, in a plea that he should render a reasonable account for
the time he was his bailiff at Aldegaresleye. Robert did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce him on the Octaves of St.
Michael, m. 339, dorao.

Staff. Thomas, son of John de Brunton sued John de Heiforton, the
parson of the Church of Aston-upon-Trent, for 30 marks owing to him, the
arrears of an annual rent of 5 marks, and John did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to attach the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield to
produce the said John at the Quindene oi St. Michael m. 339, dorso.

Staf. Margaret, formerly wife of Richard fitz Herbert, of Twycros, sued
William de Neuton, and Agnes^ his wife, for a third of a rent of 13«. 4d.

* Hugh could be distrained by the Bervicedue from the plaintiffe. The mesne
tenure of Hugh de Flecj, at Great Barr and Wednesbiuy, is explained in the
notes to the Liber Niger Vol. I, p. 203. In those notes I stated that the whole
of the D'Oilli lands passed to II ugh de Plecy, temp. H. Ill ; this sentence requires
qualification, for Hugh obtained only a portion of them. These included Uook-
norton, in co. Oxon, and Great Barr and Aldridge, in co. Stafford. The family of
Plecy also held estates in Bucks., of the Honor of Giffard, and likewise of the
Honor of WaHingford, and Chalgrave, in co. Oxon, all of which were held in eapite
of the Crown.

42 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

in Hambury, which she claimed as dower, and the defendants did not
appear, and the Sheriff had been ordered to take the dower claimed into the
King's hand. And the Sheriff returned that he had sent the precept to
Bichard de Makkeleye, the bailiff of the Liberty of Henry, Earl of Lancastre,
who had done nothing in the matter. He was therefore ordered as before,
and to summon the parties for a month from Michaelmas, m. 381, dorto.

Staff, Richard de la Pole, of Hertyndon, sued Peter Passemere, of Tutte-
bury, and John, son of Henry de Gresebrok, of Shenstone, for a debt of £6.
The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and
produce them at the Quindene of St. Michael, m. 381, dorso.

Staff. Isolda, daughter of William de la Chaumbre, and Christiana, sister
of Isolda, sued John, son of Hichard de Delves for five acres of land in Cnotton.
John prayed a view, and the suit was adjourned to the Morrow of St. Martin
m. 412.

Pleas of Assize, etc., taken at Stafford before Roger
Hillary, Richard lb la Pole, and Wiluam de Chilten-
HAM, Justices of the Lord the King, assigned, etc., on
the Thursday after the Feast of St. Matthew the
Apostle. 19 E. III.

Staff, An assize, etc., if Osbert de Hvnkeleye and Richard delWalle, of
Aston near Stone, had unjustly disseised Bichard de Mere of 13«. Ad. of
rent in Aston near Stone. The defendants did not appear, and the assize
was taken in their absence. The recognitors stated that no tenant was
named in the writ, " aliquU tenens in brevi,^* and the suit was therefore
dismissed, m. 104.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Henry de Bysshebury, Chivaler, and Amice his
wife, WiUiam Dobben, Thomas atte HuUe, and Adam in the Churcheyard
of Hulton, had unjustly disseised Robert de Esnyngton, the elder, of a mes-
suage and ten acres of land in Mollesleye. The defendants did not appear,
but one Adam Prat answered for them as bailiff, and stated that the close
writ did not agree with the patent writ, and he prayed for judgement on this
point, and on a view of the close writ and the patent writ, this appeared to
be the case ; the suit was therefore dismissed, m. 104*^

Staff. James de Stafford, Chivaler, who brought a writ of novel disseisin
against John Tromwyn, Chivaler, respecting tenements in Sondon, did not
appear to prosecute it, and he and his sureties, viz., John Stel and Richard
Wolrich were in misericordid. m. 104, dorso.

Staff. Roger de Falde, of Bromleye Abbatis, who brought a writ of
novel aisseisin against Ralph, vicar of the Church of Bromley Abbatis, and
John Bagod, Chivaler, did not appear to prosecute it, and he and his sureties
viz., Roger de Weulok and Robert de Bromleye were in misericordid.

Staff. John Botte, of Denston, who brought a writ of novel disseisin
against Henr>-, son of Geoffrey de Denstone, the elder, did not appear to
prcsecute it, and he and his sureties, viz., Nicholas de Denstone and Ralph
de Grendon were in misericordid,

* See suits at pp. 18 and 19. Moseley was held under the Essingtons, and the
familj 'which took their name from the place were doubtless a younger branch of
the Essingtons. The latter family held a Knight's fee under the Barons of Dudley,
in Essington and Moseleye, and the latter vill, which was a third of a Knight's
fee, had been subinfeuded from a very early period and formed a distinct manor
See notes to the Liber Niger, Vol. T.

DE BANCO. MICH., 19 E. III. 43

DE BANCO. Mich., 19 E. III.

Staff. Robert, vicar of the Church of CJolwych was attached at the suit
of Alice, formerly wife of John del Hethe for forcibly taking from Hugh-
cesdon (Hixon) her cow worth 40*., on the Monday in the first week of Lent,
18 E. Ill, and for which she claimed 100«. as damages. Robert appeared by
attorney, and stated he was vicar of the Church of Colewych, and by reason
of his vicariate he was entitled to the best animal after the death of any of
his parishioners residing within the parish, "nomiVi^ principalis" and the
said John del Hethe was his parishioner holding lands ana tenements and
goods and chattels at Hughcesdon, which was within his parish, and after
his death, the cow was delivered to him by the executors of the said John,
as the best animal of the deceased, and he had taken the cow " nomine prin-
cipalis " as was his due.

Alice stated that the cow had been taken by force, and to her injury,
and did not belong to the said John at the date of his death, and appealed
to a jury, which was to be summoned for the Quindene of St. Martin.
fn, 83.

Staff, Robert de Wyburley, and Alice his wife, sued Richard, son of
Peter de Thikenes for twelve acres of land in Knotton which they claimed
as the right of Alice. Richard did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered
to take the land in to the King's hand, and to summon him for the Quindene
of St Hillary, m. 142.

Staf, Richard de Weston, of Salop, and Katrine his wife, sued John,
son of Alan de Haukeston in a plea that he should warrant to them four
messuages and two virgates of land in Clyve, near Burghton, which they
claimed to hold of him, and for which they held his deed. John did not
appear, and the Sheriff returned he held nothing by which he could be
attached, and it was testified in court he held sufficient in the countv. The
Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon him for the Quindene of
St. Hillary. A postscript shows adjoumements of the suit up to Michaelmas
Term, 20 E. III. m. 142, dorso,

ScUoD, John de Chames, and Elizabeth his wife, sued William, son of
Edmuna de Mourton, and Robert, brother of William, and Petronilla and
Margaret, sisters of Robert, for forcibly taking from Wodecote, six oxen, six
cows, aud 100 sheep of the said Elizabeth, worth £10. None of the
defendants appeared, and the Sheriff returned they held nothing, etc. He
was therefore ordered to arrest and produce them on the Octaves of
St Martin. A postscript shews a further adjoumement of the suit to the
Quindene of St Hillary, m. 191.

Staff. The Sheriff had been ordered to summon a jury of the vicinage of
Bromhale of no affinity to Walter Bryan or to Roger de Engleton and Agnes
his wife, to make recognition if Richard de Engleton, the attorney of Roger
and Agnes was imprisoned at Bromhale on the Monday before the Octaves of
St Martin, 18 £. Ill, and detained in prison there for eight days (the said
Walter having claimed seisin of a messuage and virgate of land excepting
three and a half acres in Longebergh in co. Gloucester, through the default of
appearance of the said Roger and Agnes), as alledged by the said Roger and
Agnes, or whether the said Richard on those days was at large, as stated by
Walter, and the parties now appeared by their attorneys. And the Sheriff
returned he had handed the writ to Adam le Arblaster, the bailiff of the
Liberty of the Bishop, who had done nothing. The Sheriff was therefore
ordered to summon a jury for the Morrow of me Purification. A postscript
shews that no jury had been summoned up to Michaelmas Term, 20 E. III.
m. 191.

44 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Derb. In the suit of Richard de Okeover of Shene against the bailiff of
the Karl of Lancaster for taking illegal tolls at Ashbourne from his tenants
of Shene and Alstonefeld and Grendon ; the Slieriff returned he had handed
the writ to Richard Purfrev, the bailiff of the Earl's Liberty of Wirkeswortli,
who had done nothing in tte matter. He was therefore ordered to distrain
and produce the defendant on the Quindene of St. Hillary. A postscript
shews adjournements of the suit up to Michaelmas, 20 £. IIL m, 310.

Staff. Robert de Ferrars sued John de Greselej'e for forcibly entering
his park at Cliarteleye and chasing and taking his game. John did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on the
Quindene of Easter, m, 316.

Staff, William, son of Robert de Pendeford sued Richard le Rowe and
Juliana his wife for the moiety of a messuage and of a vii^te of laud in Brocton
near Bedenhale, and the defendants had made default, and the tenements had
been taken into Ihe King's hand, and William now appeared and claimed
seisin of them by the said default, and Richard and Juliana appeared and
denied the summons and offered to wage their law. They were therefore
ordered to appear with their compurgators on the Quindene of St. Hillaiy ;
and their sureties were Nicholas de Ruggeleye and Henry de Ruggeleye. A
postscript shews that on that day Ricluird and Juliana waged their law and
the suit was dismissed, m. 328, dor so.

Staff. William, son of Thomas del Maydenes, of Waterfall, sued Adam
de Grendon, the elder, for a messuage and seven acres of land in Waterfall
which William Pouterell had given to Agnes, daughter of William Pouterell
and the heirs of her body, and which after the dei^th of Agnes should descend
to him as her son and heir. Adam pleaded that he held the tenements jointly
with Agnes his wife, who was not named in the writ. William stated ihat on
the date of the writ, viz., 1st February, 18 E. Ill, Adam was sole tenant and
he appealed to a jury. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon a jury
for tne Quindene of Easter. A postscript shews adjournements of the suit up
to HiUary Term, 21 E. TIL m. 402.

Staff. Emma, formerly wife of John atte Walle, of Whityngtou,
recovers a third of a messuage, ten acres of land, and two acres of meadow in
Whytynton, as her dower, in a suit against Richard Aylmont, of Whitynton,
the defendant making default m. 403.

Staff. Cestr. Hugh, son of Richard de Hogh, sued Ralph Swanyld, and
Lettice, his wife, in a plea that they should warrant to him six messuages,
sixty acres of laud, etc., in Blakennale, in co. Cliester, which David, son of
David de Calvilegh, claimed against him in the Court of Edward, Prince
of Wales and Earl of Chester ; and they did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to take land belonging to them to the value of the
tenements in question, into the King's hand ; and as the value was not known,
a mandate was sent to the Justice of ^ Chester, or his locum tenetis to return
the value into Court on the Quindene of St. Hillary. A postscript states that
on the date named, the Justice of Chester returned the value of the tenements
on the oath of a jury at £5 I2s. m. 405.

Staff. John de St. Pierre, sued Sibil, formerly wife of Roger Basset, for
eighty acres of land in Brewode, and Sibil had made default, and the Sheriff
had been ordered to take the tenements into the Kin^s hand, and to summon
her for this term. And John now appeared ana claimed seisin of the
tenements by her default of appearance at the Octaves of Holy Trinity, and
Sibil appeared by Henry de Caverswalle, her attorney, and denied the
summons and offered to wage her law. She was therefore directed to appear
with her compurgators on the Quindene of Easter, and her sureties were Henry
de Caverswalle and Robert de Catton. A postscript states that on that day

DE BANCO. MICIL, 19 E. IIL 45

Sibil appeared in person and waged her law, and the suit was dismissed,
m. 430.

Staff, The suit of lialph de Stafford, against John Trussel, of Ciiblesdon,
Chivaler, and others named, for abducting Willijun, the son and heir of
Richard Venables, from Walton, was adjourned to three weeks from Easter,
the Sheriff having made no return to the writ. A postscript shows adjoume-
ments for the same cause up to Trinity Term, 21 E. III. m, 433.

Salop. Robert de Ribbesford, and Joan, his wife, and Elizabeth de Lacy,
sued Ro^erde Asteleye,and Margaret, Ids wife, and John, sonof the said Roger,
for a messuage, and a carucate of land, etc., in Huggeleye, which Walter de
Beysyn had given to John de Lacy, aud Margaret, his wife, and the heirs of
their bodies, and which after the death of John and Margaret, and of Gilbert,
their son and heir, should descend to the said Joan and Elizabeth, as sisters
and heirs of the said Gilbert. The defendants appeared and took exception to
the writ because Elizabeth, subsequent to the date of the writ, viz., 20 Sept.,
18 E. Ill, had beei) married to one Walter de Baskerville, and she was now
"cooperta" by him. As the plaintiffs could not deny this, the 'suit was
dismissed, m. 515.

Staff, John Coyne, of Weston, was summoned at the suit of Humfrey de
Hastajig, clerk, for illegally taking aud detaining his cattle, viz., six oxen and
three cows. And John stated that Humfrey held of him a messuage and a
carucate of land, in Halfhide, by fealty, and the service of ten bushels of
wheat, ten bushels of rye, and twelve quarters and a half of oats, annually, and
he had taken the cattle because the service for the tenement vas in arrear by
five bushels of wheat, five bushels of r>'e, and six quarters and one bushel of
oats, which were due at Michaelmas, before the date of the taking of the
cattle. As Humfrey could not deny this, the suit was dismissed. 7n,
615.

Staff, Thomas, son of William de Morteyn, sued Fulk de Bermyngeham,
Chivaler, and Isabella, formerly wife of Robert de Stej)elton, for the manor of
Great Barre, excepting two mills in the said manor, which Felicia de Barre
had given to Roger de Morteyn, and Isabella, his wife, and the heirs of their
bodies, and he gave this pedigree —

Roger de Mortey/i =7= Isabella, temp E, I.

William.

Thomas, the plaintiff.

The defendants appe<ired by attorney and denied that the said Felicia had
given the manor as stated by Thomas, and apjjealed to a jury, which was to
be summoned for the Octaves of the Purification (Ixith parties renouncing all
essoins) unless Roger Hillary should first come to Honesworth on the Monday
after the Circumcision. A postscript states that the plea was heird before
Roger Hillary on the date named, with whom was associated Hugh de Aston,
when a jury stated that Felicia de Barre did not give the manor to Roger de
Morteyn and Isabella, and to the heirs of their bodies, as stated by Thomas,
and Thomas was therefore in mi$ericordid for a false claim, m, 566.

Staff. Thomas, son of William de Morteyn, sued Fulk de Bermyngeham,
Chivaler, and Isabella, formerly wife of Robert de Stapelton, for the manor
of Great Barre, excepting two mills, which Robert de Barre had given to
Roger de Morteyn in frank marriage with Isabella his daughter, and he gave
the same pedigree as in the former suit. The defendants denied that Robert
de Barre had given the manor as stated by Thomas, and appealed to a jury.
The process was continued as in the last plea, and the jury at Handsworth
returned a verdict in favoui* of Fulk and Isabella, w. 566.

46 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Staff, The same lliomas sued the same defendants for the manor of
Great Barre, excepting two mills which Robert de Barre had given to Roger
de Mortejn and Isabella his wife and the heirs of their bodies, and he gave
the same pedigree as in the last suit The defendant<« denied that Robert de
Barre had given the manor as stated by Thomas, and appealed to a juxy.
The process was the same as in the previous suits, and a jury at Handsworth
retiimed a verdict in favour of the defendants, m, 566.

Staff. The same Thomas sued the same defendants for the iianor of
Great Barre, excepting two mills, which Felicia de Barre had given to Roger
de Morteyn in frank marriage with Isabella, daughter of Robert de Barre,
and he gave the same pedigree as in the previous suit& The defendants
denied that Felicia had given the manor as aescribed by the plaintiff, and the
jury at Handsworth returned a verdict in their favour.* m, 566.

Staff, Fulk de B^rmyngham, Chivaler, was summoned at the suit of
William de Pyrye for lUe^^y taking two of his horses from a messuage at
Pyrye (Perry Barr) on the Monday after the Feast of St. Michael, 19 E. III.
Fulk defended his right to take the horses, and stated that one William de
Byrmyngham, his father, and whose heir he is, was seised of the manor of
Byrmyngham in demesne as of fee and the said William de Pyrye held of him
the manor of Pyrye by fealty and the service of a rose annually and two
appearances at the court of the said William de Byrmyngham at Bvrmynge-
hkm,! and afterwards a fine was levied between the said William de
Byrmyngeham and one Henry de Byrmyngeham, by which the said William
acknowledged the manor of Byrmyngeham, to be the right of the same
Henry, and for which grant and concession the said Henr^ granted the same
manor to William de Byrmyngeham and to the heirs of his Dody, and failing
such, to the right heirs of the said William de Byrmyngeham, and by virtue
of this fine, the said William de Pyrye attorned himself to the said William
de Byrmyngeham, and from the said William the manor descended to Fulk,
the plaintiff, as son and heir of William, and as the service of the rose and like-
wise two appearances at his court were in arrear for two years at the date
of the distress, after the death of William de Byrmyngeham, he had taken
the horses in a place which was parcel of the manor of Pyrye, as was lawful.

William de Pyrye admittea that he held the said messuage of the said
William de Byrmyngham as of his manor of Byrmyngeham by the service
named, but he demed that he had ever attorned himself to the said Henry,
for the said services, and he appealed on this issue to a juxy which was to be
summoned for the Quindene of St. Hillary. A postscript shews that no
jury had been summoned up to E^ter Term, 22 E. III. m. 624, dorso.

Salop. Felicia, formerly wife of Hugh Mauveysin, sued Ann, formerly
wife of Henry Mauveysin for causing waste and destruction in the lands,
houses, etc., in Schippeleye, which she held of Felicia as dower, by the gift
of the said Henry, and by an assignment which Robert, son and heir of the
said Henry, made to Felicia, and to Hugh formerly her husband, and to the
heirs of the bodies of Hugh and Felicia. Ann did not appear and the Sheriff
was ordered to attach her for the Octaves of St. Hillaiy. m, 625, dorso^

Staff, James de Audeleye, Chivaler, Adam the brother of WiUiain *de
Blorton, the parson of the Church of Swynnerton, Stephen de Boterdon,
chaplain, John de Dymmesdale, and Felicia his wife, and John de Blorton
appeared against Margaret, daughter of Geoffrey de Bagenholt, and Eva,

* The probability is, that Roger de Morteyn and Isabella had held the manor in
fee simple, and not in fee tail, and had alienated it to the Stapletons.

t Ferry Barr and Hamptead formed originally a Knight's fee of the Barony of
Dudley, held by a family named de Perry, under the Birminghams, who were mesne
lords. At this date the service had been commuted and the fee was held in
Boocage at a nominal rent.

DE BANCO. HILLARY, 19-20 E. IIL 47

hev sister, daughters and heirs of Geoffrey, William de Blorton, parson of
the Church of Sw) nnerton, and William, son of William de Weston, in a
plea that the said Margaret and Eva should warrant to the said James, the
third part of 200 acres of land in Bageuholt, and in a plea that the said
William de Blorton should warrant to the said Adam, Stephen, John, and
Felicia, the third part of a mill in the same vill, which Eva, formerly wife of
Geoffrey de Bagenholt claimed as dower. None of the defendants appeared,
and ihe Sheriffs was ordered to take land belonging to them to the value of
the dower claimed, into the King's hand, and to summon them for the
Quindene of St. Hillary. A postscript shows that on that day the Sheriff
made no return to the writ, and the suit was adjourned to the following
Trinity Term. m. 165.

DE BANCO. Hillary, 19-20 E. III.

Staff, Ealph de Preston, chaplain, Thomas de Preston, Geoffrey, son of
William Walteres, of Pylatenhale, John atte More, Eichard del Butheme,
John del Butheme, Nicholas Murymon, Eichard atte Lowe, of Pencrich,
William le lok, Eichard Nightegale, and others, were attached to answer
John de Swynnerton in a plea that on the Thursday in the week of Easter,
10* E. Ill, they, together with Laurence de Whiston and others named hjid
taken, vi et armis, viz., with swords, bows and arrows, his goods and chattels
at Pencrich to the value of £20, and had beaten, wounded, and ill-treated his
men and servants, viz., Thoinas, son of John de Swynnerton, and ....

(a blank), so that he lost their services from the above date up to

the Feast of Pentecost next ensuing, and for which he claimed £40 as
damages.

The defendants denied having taken any of the goods or chattels of the
plaintiff, and appealed to % jury, and as regarded the beating of his son
Thomas, they stated that on the day named a dispute arose at Pencrich
between the said Thomas, son of John, and the said Laurence de Whiston,
and that Thomas struck Laurence with his sword, and drew blood, upon
which the hue and cry was raised against him, and that they, together with
the constable, and tythingman {decennario) of the vill had attempted to
attach him, and the said Thomas had resisted and insulted them, so that
whatever injury he had received was caused by his own act, and this they
were prepared to prove by a jury. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to
summon a jury for three weeks from Easter. A postscript states that on
that day the Sheriff made no return, and he was ordered to summon a jury
for the Quindene of Michaelmas, m, 2, dorso.

Letters Patent dated from Westminster, 15 Jan., 19 E. Ill, appointing
William de Shareshull one of the Justices of the Bench, m. 3.

Staff, Peter Passemer, of Tuttebury, and Hugh Eoundel, of Merston,
were siimmoned to answer the plea of Nicholas, son of Ealph de EoUeston,
Chivaler, and John, son of the said Nicholas, that they should render a
reasonable account for the time they were the receivers of their mcney.

The defendants appeared and pleaded that they ought not to be called upon
to answer to the writ because the said Nicholas was an outlaw, and therefore
out of the common law, and they stated that he had been outlawed at the
suit of one William de Lunderthorp, Chivaler, for not rendering an account to
him, as appeared on the roll of Michaelmas Term, 12 E. III. m, 207.

The plaintiffs did not deny that the said Nicholas had been outlawed at
the suit of the said William, but they stated that the king on the 14th October,
15 E. Ill, had pardoned the said Nicholas his outlawry, and he had sued out
a writ of ^^ 8cire facias,^ according to statute on the Octaves of Hillary follow-
ing, and they appealed to the records of the Court.

• Sic, but should be 19 E. Ill, see further on.

48 EXTRACTS FKOM THE PLEA ROLLS.

And Peter and Hugh denied that the said Nicholas had sued out a writ
of scire facias as stated, and pleaded that the charter of pardon was nidlified
in consequence, and that the said Nicholas was still an outlaw ; and as no
record could be found of any wiit of scire facias sued out by t)ie said NicholajB,
the suit was dismissed, m. 33.

Staff. Walter de Rydeware, Chivaler, was attached to answer the plea of
John, son of Hugh le Ridere, that he together with William, the parson of the
Church of Rydeware Hamstal, William, son of John de Rideware HamstaJ,
William de Oouley of Rideware Hamstal, Thomas Brodeheved, John le Reve,
Walter le Muleward, Nicholas le Hunte, Henry de Banecroft, Richard de
Banecroft, John de Borewey, John le Baillif (all of Rideware Hamstal), and
others, had broken, vietarmisj viz., with swords, bows and arrows, into the close
of the said John at Rydeware Hamstal on the Monday after the Feast of the
Assumption of the Blessed Mary, 17 E. Ill, and had trodden and consumed
his growing grass with their cattle, viz., with oxen, cows, horses, and sheep,
and for which he claimed £20 as damages. Walter appeared by attorney and
denied the trespass and stated that from time out of memory he and his
ancestors had had common of pasture in the place in question, after the
hay had been mowed and carried, up to the Feast of the Purification next
ensuing, and he appealed to a jury. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to
summon a jury for three weeks from Easter. A postscript states that on that
date the Sher^ made no return to the writ, and be was ordered to summon a
jury for the Quindene of St. Michael, m, 33, dorso.

Staff, Margery, formerly wife of William atte Wode, sued John Braba-
soun and Thomas Brabasoun for twenty-seven acres of land, and two acres of
meadow in Uttokeshather.

The defendants appeared by attorney and Thomas stated he held nothing
in the tenemants, but the reversion of them after the death of John, ana
John stated he held the tenements for his life by a demise made by the said
Thomas, and he called Thomas to warranty. The suit was therefore
adjourned to the Octaves of Trinity, the said Thomas to be summoned in co.
Leycester. m. 33, dorso.

Staff. Richard de Preston, chaplain, Thomas de Preston, Geoffrey, son of
William Wal teres of Pylatenhale and the other defendants named in the
previous suit, were attached at the suit of Thomas, son of John de Swynnerton,
Knight (militis) for beating, wounding, and ill-treating him at Pencrich on the
Thursday in Easter week, 19 E. Ill, and for which he claimed £20 as
damages.

The defendants made the same plea as in the former suit brought against
them by John de Swynnerton, and appealed to a jury, and Thomas, son of
John denied the allegation of the defendants, and likewise appealed to a jury.
The Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon a jury for three weeks from
Easter. A postscript states that on that day the Sheriff made no return to
the writ and he was ordered to summon a jury for the Quindene of St.
Michael, m, 52.

The same Thomas appeared against Laurence de Whiston, John Bache,
William Couper, chaplain, and Roger Hurry, chaplain, in the same plea, and
the defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff returned they coula not be
found. He was therefore ordered to arrest them, and produce them at the
same date. m. 52.

Staff. William de Coton sued Joan, formerly wife of William de Burgo,
Richard, son of Joan, Osbert de Tam worth, chaplain, Richard de Weston, and
Henry, his brother and William, son of Richard de Weston, in a plea that
they had broken forcibly into his house at Coton, near Gnoushale, and had
taken away an ox and a cow, worth 40s., and other goods and chattels to the
value of lOOs. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered
to distrain and produce them at three weeKs from Easter, m, 52.

DE BANCO. HILL., 19-20 E. HI. 49

Staff. Adam Salwey, John atte Brok, John de Whitegreve, John le
Muleward, Thomas de Wirleye, Geoffrey le Rideresman, John, son of Emma
Tromewyn, and four others were attached to answer the plea of Roger, the
Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, that they together with Richard de Pulesdon,
Henry le Barkere, William, son of John de Lecroft, Henry de White^eve,
William Reynald, and Nicholas Bygot, who had been outlawed, and William
Tromewyn, Nicholas de Ijecrof t, Richard Tromewyn, and Thomas Paynot, had
forcibly oroken down his fences at Cannockbury, on the Thursday the Feast
of St. Edmund, 16 E. Ill, and had cut down and cai'hed away his trees to the
value of 40 marks, and for which he claimed £100 as damages. Adam
Salewey and the other defendants denied the trespass and appealed to a jury
which was to be summoned for the Octaves of Holy Trinity. A postscript
shews that on that day the Sheriff made no return, and the suit was adjourned
from term to term tfarouffh defect of a jury until the Octaves of Michaelmas,
22 E. Ill, when a writ of nuipnui was issued, and the case was heard before
Roger Hillary, on the Thursday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, at
StaSford, Richard de Stafford, Elnight, being associated with the said Roger,
according to Statute, when a jury returned a verdict that the said Adam, John
de Whitegreve, John le Muleward, Thomas Geoffrey, John, son of Emma, and
five others named were guilty of the trespass complained of, and they assessed
the bishop's damages at £12, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest them.
The Bishop afterwards obtained a writ of elegit against their lands and
chattels.

Staff, The same Bishop sued the said William Tromewyn, Nicholas de
Lecroft^ Richard Tromewyn, and Thomas Paynot, for the same trespass, and
they did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce them
at the Octaves of Trinity, and respecting the said Richard and Thomas, the
Sheriff returned that they had surrendered themselves and had died in
prison. A postscript shews that on the above date, the Sheriff made no return,
and the case was aajoumed from term to term up to Michaelmas, 21 E. III.

Staff. The same Bishop sued Adam Salewey, William, brother of William
Tromwyn (nc), John de Whitegreve, and John le Muleward, in a plea that
they together with William Tromewyn, of Cannockbury, and Richard de
Pulesdon, who had been outlawed, had committed the same trespass, and had
beaten and ill-treated his servants, John de Hughcesdon, and John, son of
William Jones, so that he lost their services for a length of time, and for
which he claimed £100 as damages*

Adam and the other defendants appeared and denied the trespass, and
put themselves on a jury, which was to be summoned for the Octaves of
Trinitj', and William Tromewyn, Peter de Wovere, and two others stood bail
for William, brother of William, and for John de Whitegreve, and John le
Muleward. A postscript shews that on that date the Sheriff made no return,
and the process was continued till the Octaves of St. Michael, 22 E. Ill,
when a writ of nisi privs was issued, and the case was heard at Stafford,
before Roger Hillary, and Richard de Stafford, on the Thursday after the
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, when a jury returned a verdict
that the said Adam, William, brother of William, tfohn and John, together
with William Tromwyn, and Richard de Pulesdon, were guilty of the trespass,
and they assessed the Bishop's damages at £8, and the Bishop being asked if
he wished to prosecute the others, said not. It was therefore considered that
the Bishop should recover his damages, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest
the defendants. The Bishop afterwards obtained a writ of degit against their
goods and chattel& m. 92.

Midd. Joan, formerly wife of Ralph Basset, of Drayton, sued Edmund
de Bereford, for the manor of La Doune, which she claimed to hold for life
by a demise made by William del Estchekes, to the said Joan and Ralph, and
the heirs of Ralph, and in which the said Edmund had no entry except by

50 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Margaret, Countess of Hereford, to whom the said Ralph had demised it, and
to which the said Joan could not object during the lifetime of her husband.

Edmund stated that the said Ealph Basset, lord of Drayton, was formerly
seised in demesne as of fee of the manor, and had enfeoffed in it, John de
Bohun, late Earl of Hereford and Essex, and Constable of England, and
Margaret, his daughter, the wife of the said Earl, to be held by them, and
their heirs and assigns, and with a clause of warranty, and the said Earl
died, and after his death, the said Margaret held the manor by virtue of the
feoffment made by the said Balph, and she had demised the manor to him for
his life. And she had afterwards released by deed all her claim in the said
manor to the said Edmund, his heirs and assigns, and he produced her deed
and the deed of the said Ralph, and he called to warranty, Ralph, son of Ralph,
son of Ralph Basset, the kinsman and heir of the said Ralph, lord of Drayton,
who was under age, and he prayed that the suit mi^ht remain till the full age
of the said heir. And as Joan did not deny that the heir was under age, the
suit was to remain accordingly, m. 102, dorso.

Staff, Roger de Mere, and John de Weston, sued Thomas, son of Thomas
de Burghton,for a messuage and forty acres of land in Burghton, which Robert
de Chames, had ^ven to Thomas de Dorselowe in frank mam'age with Sibil
(. . .), of the said Robert, temp. E. I, and which after the deaths of Thomas
and Sibil, and of Juliana, and Christiana, daughters of Thomas and Sibil,
should descend to the said Roger, son of the said Juliana, and John, son of
Christiana, as heirs of the said Thomas de Dorselowe.

Thomas, son of Thomas, appeared by William Banastre, his <mitof, and
stated that after the deaths of the said Thomas de Dorselowe, and of Sibil,
the tenements had descended to the said Juliana and Christiana, and to Lucy,
Alkyna, Sibil and Margery, as daughters and heirs, and they had been seised
of them in common, and he took exception to the writ in consequence.

And Roger and John, without acknowledging that the saia Thomas and
Sibil had other daughters, stated that the defendant could not annul the writ
on this account, because the said Lucy, Alkyna, Sibil and Margery were never
seised of the tenements in question, and appealed to a jury on this point.
The Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon a jury for the Quindene of
Holy Trinity, m. 123.

Staff, Richard Tirel, of Barre, sued Richard Tumepeny in a plea that he
should render to him a reasonable account for the time he was his receiver.
The defendant did not appear, and the Sheriff returned he held nothing
within his bailiwick. He was therefoi-e ordered to put him into " exiffend^
and if he did not appear, to outlaw him, and, if he appeared, to arrest and
produce him at the Quindene of St Michael m. 123.

Staff. Nicholas de Longeford, Chivaler, sued John le Gray, of Codenor,
in a plea that he should deliver up to him John, son and heir of William de
Sautcheverel, whope wardship belonged to him inasmuch as the said William
had held his lands of him by Knighrs service. John did not appear, and the
Sheriff returned ha held nothing within his bailiwick. He was therefore
ordered to attach him according to the Statute, and produce him at three
weeks from Easter, m. 165.

Salop, Juliana, formerly wife of James de Hopton, sued Alice, formerly
wife of Walter Beysyn, Chivaler, lliomas Cressel, Ralph Baret, and Adam
de Russhebury, the executors of Walter Beysyn, Chivaler, for a debt of 100
marks. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
distrain and produce them at three \reeks from Easter. 771. 186.

Staff, Matilda, formerly wife of William de Bermyngham, Chivaler, sued
Henry de Bermyngham for a third of the manor of Morf, which she claimed
as dower. Henry did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take the

ASSIZES AT STAFFOBB. 20 E. III. 51

/ dower claimed into the King's hand, and to summon him for three weeks

from Easter, m, 225.

Staff. Richard de la Pole, of Hertyndon, sued Peter Passemere, of
Tuttebury, for a debt of £6, and he stated that the said Peter, and John, son
of Robert de Gresbrok, on the Sunday next after the Feast of the Commemo-
ration of St. Paul, 18 E. Ill, had bound themselves by a bond at London in the
said sum of £6 to be paid at Tuttebury on the Festival of St. Peter next
ensuing, and although frequent demand had been made on him for the money
he had hitherto refused to pay it. And he produced the deed of the said
Peter and John in Court. As Peter did not deny the deed, it was considered
that Richard should recover the said debt and his costs, which were taxed at
2 marks, and the. said Richard then acknowledged that he did not wish to
proceed against the said John and the bond was cancelled in Court m.
268.

Staff, Robert de Wyburley and Alice his wife recovered twelve acres of
land in Knotton in a suit against Richard, son of Peter de Thikenes, the
defendant making default, m, 287.

Pleas of Assize, etc., taken at Stafford before Roger

HlLI^ARY, RjGHARD DB LA POLE, AND WiLLIAM DE CHILTEN-

HAM, Justices of the I/Ord the King, assigned, etc., on
THE Saturday before T5B J"east of St. Gregory the
Pope. 20 E. HI.

Staf, An assize, etc., if Richard de Monemuth, the uncle of Richard,
son ot Thomas de Monemuth, was seised in demesne, etc., of the manor of
Rouleye Regis, where he died, and if Richard was his nearest heir, and which
manor the Abbot of Hales now holda The Abbot did not appear, and the
assize was respited till the Friday after the Feast of St. Matthew.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Bicjiard de Beek, parson of the Church of
Chedele, and Robert de Leg}i the e^der, and John his son, had unjustly
disseised Robert de Legh, tne younger, of nine acres of land in Legh.
Robert de Le^h, the elder, answered as tenant, and stated there were only
four acres in the tenement in question, and he took exception to the assize,
because in the 18th year of Kinc Edward, the Ring's father, an assize had
been taken before John Inge, ana othei Justices, between him and the said
Robert de Legh, the younger, by which he had recovered the same tenement

Robert de Legh, the younger, denied that the tenements were the same and
put himself on the assize.

And Robert de Legh, the elder, stated that Robert de Legh, the younger,
had urged the same point in an assize, which had been taken before Wiljiam
de Shareshull, and in which he had recovered the same tenements, and
Robert de Legh, the younger, denied that the said Robert had recovered the
same tenement before Wifliam de Shareshull, and put himself on the assize.
An assize was therefore to be taken on the Friday after the Feast of St Mat-
thew the Apostle at Stafford, m. 103.

Staff. An assize, etc., if John, son of Robert de Gresebrok, William le
Hewestere, of L^chefeld, Richard, son of Adam de Peshale, and John de
Dalowe had unjustly disseised Agnes, daughter of William, son of William
le Hewestere, of Lychefeld of a messuage, sixty acres of land, twelve acres
of meadow, and twelve acres of pasture in Sheustone.

John, son of Robert, appeared, and one Richard Fox answered for the
others as their bailiff and stated they held nothing in the tenement, and had
done the plaintiff no injury,

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52 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

And Jolm, son of Robert answered as tenant, and stated the tenement id
question contained only forty acres of land, eight acres of meadow, and six
of pasture, and that they were formerly in seisin of one Adam de Peshale,
who had demised them to him for a term of years, and Adam afterwards
died, and after his death the King had ordered Simon de Ru^eleye, the
Sheriff of Staffordshire, by a close writ to take all the lands andtenements
of the said Adam into the King's hand, owing to certain causes,* and the
said Simon had by virtue of this writ taken the tenements in question into
the King's hand, and still held them, and he prayed judgement, whether
under such circumstances he ought to be called upon to answer to the
assize.

And Agnes stated she ought not to be precluded from the assize on this
account, because at the time of the death of the said Adam, and before it,
the said John, son of Robert, was tenant by a disseisin, and was still tenant,
and that the said Adam never held anything in the tenements, and she put
herself on the assize on this point, and John, son of Robert likewise. The
jury stated that the said William le Hewestere, of Lychefeld, was formerly
seised of the tenements and had enfeoffed in them William, his son, and
William, son of William, had enfeoffed one Roger de Aston in them, who had
granted them to the said William, son of William, and Margaret, his wife, to
be held by them and their lawful issue, and Agues, the plaintiff, was their
daughter and heir. And William, son of William, held the tenements all his
life, and the said Mar^ret held them for thirteen years until she fell ill at
Lychefeld, where she languished for a long time, having lost her senses and
power, and while she was in this state, the said William le Hewestere, who
neld nothing in the tenements, because he had previously demised them to his
son, made a deed of feoffment giving them to Adam de Peshale, and delivered
seisin of the tenements to him, the said Margaret knowing nothing about it,
and the said Adam never received any profit from the tenements, Margaret
retaining the seisin of them, and she died seised of them, and after her death
the said Agnes had entered and was seised of the tenements, until the said
Adam and John, son of Robert, and the other defendants, had disseised her.
They said also, that on the day when Adam died, and long before, and after
his death, the said John, son of Robert, was tenant by the demise of Adam.
They said also that after the death of Adam, the said Agnes being then under
age, had entered into the tenement, and John, son of Robert, had ejected her,
and they assessed the damages of Agnes at 40s., and they said that the
tenements had been formerly taken into the King's hand. It was therefore
considered that the s^d Agnes should recover seisin of the tenements and her
damages, and John, son of Robert, and the other defendants were in
misencordid. m, 103.

Staff, An assize, etc., if Agnes, daughter of William, son of William le
Hewestere, Geofirey le Cok, and Robert Bruys, had im justly disseised William
le Hewestere,t of Ijychefeld, of four messuages, a shop, and ten acres of land,
in Lychefeld.

Agnes appeared by William de Elynffton, her custos, and answered as
tenant, and stated that the said William, the plaintiff, was formerly seised of

• A writ had been issued to apprehend Adam de Peshale, for felony, and he was
killed in resisting arrest. On the Patent Boll of 20 E. Ill, p. 2, m. 9, are enrolled
Letters Patent by the King, pardoning John de Ipstones, William Trumwyne,
Thomas de Kersewalle, John de Whytegrave, Ralph de Ipstones, William de
Somerford, Alexander de Whytinton, William de Whjtinton, and seven others
named, who had been sent by Robert de Ferrars, who had the King's command to
arrest Adam de Peshale, a notorious malefactor, accused of divers homicides and
other felonies, and who, having resisted, had been beheaded by them at Kaynton.
It will be noted that Adam had crossed the border and was in Shropshire.

t A Heuster, according to Halliwell, is a dyer.

I)E BANCO. EASTER, 20 E. III. 53

the tenements, and under the name of William de Monjash, Butcher
(camif ex), of Lychef eld, had enfeoffed in them William, his son, the father of
Agnes, whose heir she is, by virtue of which feoffment the said William, son
of William, being seised of the tenements had demised them to William, his
father, for his life, with reversion to himself and to his heirs, and the said
William, son of William died, and after his death, the reversion of the said
tenements descended to her as his daughter and heir, and afterwards, the said
William who held no status in the tenements except for his life, had alienated
them in fee simple to one Adam de Peshale, and the said Adam had demised
them to the said William le Hewestere for his life, saving to himself the
reversion of them. And the said Agnes fearing to be disinherited by the
alienation of the tenements to Adam de Peshale, had entered and removed the
said William as was lawful. William stated that at the time he enfeoffed
the said Adam, he held a fee simple in the tenements, and not for the
term of his life, and he put himself on the assize, and Agnes likewise.
The recognitors, elected and sworn by consent of the parties, stated that at the
time William le Hewestere enfeoffed the said Adam of the tenements, he held
them only for his life, of the inheritance of the said A^es, and the reversion
of them belonged to her. The suit was therefore dismissed, and William was
in miserioordid for a false claim, m, 103, dorso.

Staff, Adam, son of Adam Henrys, of Stretton, who brought a writ of
novel disseisin against William le Champion and others, respecting tenements
in Stretton, near Brewode, did not appear to prosecute it, and ne and his
sureties were in misericordid. m, 103, dorso.

Staff. Matilda, formerly wife of Robert de Holand, who brought a writ
of novel disseisin against William Corbet, Chivaler, and others respecting
tenements in Kynges Bromleye, did not appear to prosecute it, and she and
her sureties were in misericordvd, m. 103, dorao.

Essoins.

Staff. John de MoUesleye, senior, verstis Henry de Bisshebury, and Amice,
his wife, William de Shepeye, parson of the Church of Bisshebury, Thomas
le Reve, Thomas atte Hulle, Adam atte Lowe, of Bisshebury, and others in a
plea of novel disseisin, by John Ro.

Staff, John de Freford, Chivaler, versus John, son of Thomas de
Somerville, of Wychenore, William, son of Henry de Somerville, of
Wychenore, and another, in a plea of novel disseisin, by Adam Cat.

Staff John, son of Henry de Heronville, verstis Robert de Rvngesleye,
Joan, formerly wife of Robert de Wyrleye, Robert de Fulwode, and John de
Muryhurst, of Tybynton, in a plea of novel disseisin, by Adam Ko. m. 103,
dorso.

DE BANCO. Eastee, 20 E. III.

Staff. Richard de la Pole of Hertyndon, sued in person Henry Dicoun,
of Newburgh (de Novo Burgo) for taking by force four oxen and four colts
worth £4 from Addegaresleye and for bating, wounding, and ill-treating his
servant John Stil. Henry did not appear, and the Sheriff returned he held
nothing ; he was therefore ordered to arrest and produce him at the Octaves
of Holy Trinity, m. 86.

Staff. Hawise, formerly wife of Ralph le Boteller, Chivaler, sued Henry
le Deye del Wodehouse, of Weston Jones, and Hugh, son of Margaret, Henry's
servaunt, for rescuing by force a horse at Northbury, which she had
impounded according to law and custom. The defendants did not appear and
the Sheriff returned they could not be found. He was therefore ordered to

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arrest and produce them on the Morrow of St John the Baptist, m. 126,

dorso.

Staff. John de Picstoke, the younger, sued Mariota, formerly wife of
Robert le Beek, the younger, executrix of the will of the said Robert for
twenty-two stone and a half of wool, worth 8 marks, which she unjustly
detained. The defendant did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to dis-
train and produce her at the Octaves of Michaelmas, fn. 131.

^taff, John de Aston, Knight, sued William de Perton, Philip de
Lutteleye, John Buffry, and William de Bobynton in a plea that they should
each render a reasonable account for the time they were the reoeivers of his
money. The defendants did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to attach
and produce them on the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 141.*

Staff. The essoin of Robert le Foumeux and Joan his wife appeared
against John, son and heir of John de Ippistones, Knight (mUitis) in a plea
that he should be present to warrant to tnem the third part of six messuages,
six borates of land and 40«. of rent, in Weston, in co. Northampton, which
Elizabeth, formerly wife of John de Ippistones claimed as dower against
them. John did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take land belong-
ing to him to the value of the dower claimed, into the king's hand, and to
summon him for the Morrow of St. John the Baptist A postscript shews
the suit was adjourned at that date to three weeks from Michaelmas, m. 213,
dorso.

Staff. William de Perton appeared by essoin against William le Kvng,
William, son of John Lovekyn, iiichard Gilbard, William de Wolmere, Adam,
son of Walter Denev, Adam de EUewalle, Roger Baroun, Robert Malot,
Robert atte Yate, John, son of John Lovekyn, Richard Bungy, and several
others named, for forcibly breaking into his close at Perton and burning his
gates and fences to the value of lOOs. The defendants did not appear and
the Sheriff returned they held nothing, &c lie was therefore oniered to
arrest and produce them at the Quindene of Holy Trinity. A postscript
shews the suit was adjourned at that date to Hillary Term, 20-21 £. III.

Staff. Robert Mauvesyn, Knight, and Philip de Lutteleye, sued Bertram
de Bagenholt in a plea that he should render to them a reasonable account
for the time he was the receiver of their money. Bertram did not appear
and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the Quindene of Holy Trmity.
m. 259.

Staff. John, son of William de Perton, sued Philip de Lutteley for a debt
of £20. Philip did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for
the above date. m. 269.

DE BANCO. Trinity, 20 E. III.

Staff. Henry, son of William de Careswell sued John, prior of the
Brother Hermits, ^'Fratrum Heremitarum,^ of Forebrugge near Stafford, for a
toft in Forebrugge near Stafford. The Prior did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to summon him for the Morrow of All Souls, m. 38, dorso,

Leyc. Hugh de Meygnill, Chivaler, and Alesia his wife, sued Roger, the
Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, to give up to them William, the son and
heir of John Maureward, whose wardship belonged to them, inasmuch as the
said John held his land of them by military service, and they stated that the
said John held of Ralph Basset of Drayton, a moiety of the manor of Gouteby

* Sir John de Aston had been Sheriff of Staffordshire and the defendants had
doubtless acted as his bailiffs in Seisdon Hundred.

DE BANCO. TRINITY, 20 E. III. 55

as of Ralph's manor of Rakedale by homage and fealty, and 40s, of scutaee
when the King^s scutage of 40s, fell due, and by the service of 6*. annually
for ward of the castle of Rokyn^ham, and the said Ralph had granted the
said manor of Rakedale to Ralph, his son, and to Alesia, his wife, and to the
heirs of their bodies, and the said Alesia was now wife of Hugh ; by virtue of
which grant the said John had attorned himself and performed the above
service to them, and after the death of the said Ralph, son of Ralph, they
were seised of the same services by the hands of the said John, and John had
died in tlieir fealty, so that the wardship of the heir belonged to them, and
the bishop had deforced them of it, and for which they claimed £200 as
damages.

The bishop appeared by attorney and denied that the said John had held
his land of Ralph Basset by military service, and appealed to a jury which
was to be summoned for the Quindene of St Michael A postscript shews
adjoumements of the suit up to Easter Term, 21 E. III. m. 71.

Staff, Matilda, formerly wife of William de Bermyngham, Chivaler,
recovers a third of the manor of Morf as dower in a suit against Henry de
Bermyngham, the defendant making default, m, 134.

St(iff. Anabel de Yemoun sued Walter de Rideware Hampstall, Chivaler,
for a (lebt of £200. Walter did not appear and a day had been given to him
^^prece partium.^ The Sheriff was therefore ordered to distrain, and produce
him on the Octaves of St. Michael. A postscript states that on that date the
Sheriff made no return, and he was ordered to produce him on the Octaves
of St Hillary, m, 180.

Staff. Margaret, formerly wife of Richard Fitz Herberd, of Twycros,
sued William de Neuton for a third of a rent of I3«. 4d, in Hambury which
she claimed as dower against him, and his wife Agnes. William did not
appear and both he and his wife had made default at Easter Term, snd the
Sheriff had been ordered to take the dower claimed into the King's hand and
to summon them for this term. And the Sheriff now returned he h i . i iKen
the dower claimed into the King's hand, and Agnes appeared and stated that
the rent was her right, and she prayed that the default of her husband might
not prejudice her, and that she might be admitted to defend the claim, and
it was granted. And Margaret now sued her for a third pai't of the said rent
as her dower.

And Agnes, stated that Margaret had no claim to dower from the rent,
because her husband Richard had not been seised of the rent at the time he
married her, nor afterwards, and she appealed to a jury which was to be
summoned for a month from Michaelmas. A postscript shews that the
process was continued till the Quindene of St Martin, when a writ of nisi
privs removed it to be heard at Lychefeld before Roger Hillary on the
Monday after the Epiphany, on which day it was heard before Roger Hillary
with whom was associated John de Rochef ord when a jury returned a verdict
in favour of Margaret, m, 183, dorso.

Staff. John, son of Thomas Scot, of Kyngesbromleye, sued John
Maynard, chaplain, for a messuage and fifty acres of land, thirty acres of
meadow, thirty acres of wood, and twenty acres of pasture in Kyngesbrome-
leye, which Simon Scot had given to Thomas his son, and Margaret, daughter
of William de Picstoke, of Stafford, and the heirs of their bodies, and which
after the death of the said Thomas and Margaret, and of Tliomas their son
and heir, should descend to tlie said John as son and heir of Thomas, son of
Thomas and Margaret.

John Maynard appeared, and could not deny that the said Simon had
given the tenements as stated, and it was therefore considered that the said
John, son of Thomas, should recover seisin of them, m, 236.

Staff, Henry de Puys, of Ruggeleye, sued Robert le Budel, of Eccleshale,

56 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

for taking, imprisoning, and ill-treating him at Raggeleye. Robert did
not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on the
Octaves of St. Michael. A postscript states that on tnat date the Sheriff
made no return to the writ, and he was onlered to produce him on the
Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 262.

Staf. Robert de Wyburley, and Alice his wife, recovered a messuage in
Knotton, from Ralph de Bromley, and Agnes his wife, which they
claimed as the right of Alice, the defendants making default, m, 302.

Northamp. John Trussel, of Cubbleston, sued Henry de Grene, and
Amabel his wife, for the manor of Batteshasele, in which they had no entry
except by Thomas Gisorce, and Margaret his wife, to whom he had demised
the manor for a term. Henry stated that John nad demised the manor to
Thomas Gisorce, and Margaret for their lives, and Thomas and Margery had
afterwards demised the status they held in the manor to Heury and Amabel,
and the said John had afterwards granted the manor to them and to the
heirs of their bodies, and they produced his deed to that effect, dated from
Westminster on the Saturday after the Feast of St. Valentine, 20 £. Ill, and
witnessed by Roger Hillary, Knight, Roprer Basset and Roger Hewet, valetti
of the said Roger Hillary, Richard de Smetheton, Henry Buelde, John de
Cranesle and others. As John could not deny this deed the suit was
dismissed. In this deed the manor is called Badeshasd, and John Trussel is
stifled John Trussel, of Kihlesdon, Knight, m, 313.

Staff. A day was given to Fulk de Burmvngham and to Isabella his
sister, plaintiffs, versus Hugh de Plecy in a plea ^^quod acquietet" on the
Quindene of St Michael, prece partium sine essoniis,

Staf. Isabella, formerly wife of Edward le Chaundos, sued Richard le
Budel, of Chylynton, and Matilda his wife, for the third of a messuage and
sixty acres of land, three acres of meadow, and six acres of pasture in Somer-
ford, and she sued John de Somerford for the third of three acres of meadow,
and Robert de Wodehamcote for a third of six acres of land and William
Jurdan, of Somerford, for a third of a rood of land, and John Henry, of
Brewode, for a third of two acres of land, and John le Smythes, of Brewode,
for a third of six acres of land and two acres of meadow in the same vill^
which she claimed as dower. None of the defendants appeared, and the
Sheriff returned the writ reached him too late. He was therefore ordered to
summon them for the Octaves of St. Michael, m. 321.

Staff. James de Audele, Chivaler, sued Margaret, daughter of Geoffi'ey
de Bagenholt and Ela, her sister, daughters and heirs of Geoffrey de Bagen-
holt, in a plea that they should warrant to him the third part of 200 acres of
land in Bagenholt, which Ela, formerly wife of Geoffrey, claimed as dower.
The defendants did not appear, and had previously made default, and the
Sheriff had been ordered to take land belonging to them to the value of the
dower claimed into the King's hand, and to summon them for this date. It
was therefore considered that the said Hugh (sic) should hold his land in
peace and that Ela should be compensated from the land which descended to
the said Margaret and Ela by hereditary descent in fee simple, m, 321.

Staff. Ela, formerly wife of Geoffrey de Bogenholt, sued Adam, brother
of William de Blorton, the parson of the Church of Swynnertoii, Stephen de
Boterdon, chaplain, John de Dymmesdale, and Felicia his wife, for the third
part of a mill m Bagenholt, and she sued John de Blorton for a third part of
a mill in the same viU and Longeton, which she claimed as dower. Adam,
Stephen, .lolin, and Felicia called to warranty William de Blorton, the parson
of the Church of Swyunerton, and John de Blorton called to warranty
William, son of William de Weston, and the warrantors now appeared, and
William, the parson, stated that one William de Bagenholt was formerly
seised of the mill and had demised it to Geoffrey and to Ela the plaintiff for

DE BANCO. MICH., 20 E. III. 57

the life of one Margaret de Bagenholt, and Geoffrey during the lifetime of
the said Margaret had alienated it. And that Geoffrey had no status in the
mill except for the term of Margaret's life. And Ela stated that the said
Geoffrey, formerly her hushand, was seised of the mill after he had married
her, in demesne as of fee, and she appealed to a jury. And William, son of
William, stated that, as regarded the dower claimed, which he warranted,
Ela had remitted and quit claimed all her right to dower from the mill in
question by her deed to John, son of Thomas de Blorton, and he produced
her deed to that effect. Ela denied that the deed was her act, and appealed
to a jury and the witnesses named in it. The Sheriff was therefore ordered
to summon a jury for a month from Michaelmas, and to summon for the same
date Ralph Burgylon, William Byron, Adam del Morhalle, William, son of
Bobert the miller, and Bertred le Sergeant, the witnesses named in the deed.
m, 321, dorso.

Staff. The suit between William de CJouton, Prior of the hospital of St
John of Lichfield, and John de IVeford, Knight, for common of pasture in
Fref ord, remanet sine die because John had set out to parts beyond seas in the
service of the King, in the suite of William de Clynton, Earl of Huntyngdon,
and had letters of protection from the 16th June, 20 E. Ill, up to the
Christmas following, m, 321, dorso.

Staff, Thomas de TiCgh sued William de Wyvereston for a moiety of the
manor of Calton. William prayed a view, and the suit was adjourned to the
Morrow of St Martin. A postscript states that on that date the Sheriff made
no return, and the suit was adjourned to three weeks from Easter, m. 321,
dorso.

DE BANCO. Mich., 20 E. III.

Staff, Felicia, formerly wife of Hugh de Aston, sued Bobert Totewys for
two parts of a messuage, and six acres of land, in Shenstone. Robert did not
^pear and the Sheriff was ordered to take the tenements claimed into the
^mg's hand, and to summon him for the Quindene of St Hillary, m, 44,
chrso.

Staff, Nicholaa de Shareshulle sued William de Perton, for taking and
unjustlv detaining his cattle. Willi^un did not appear and the Sheriff was
ordered to distrain and produce him on the Quindene of St Hillary.
m, 77.

St€^. William, son of William de Bouweles, of Bushale, sued the Abbot
of Halesoweyn, for the manor of Rouleye, which Laurence de Annef ord had
^ven to William de Bouweles, in frank marriage with Isabella, his daughter,
m the reign of King Edward I, and which should descend to him as their son and
heir. The Abbot appeared by attorney and denied that Laurence had given
the manor to William de Bouweles, as stated by the plaintiff, and appealed to
a jury. The Sheriff was ordered to summon a juiy for the Quindene of
HiUary.

A postscript shows that after several adioumements through defect of
juries, the case was heard on the Thursday, the Feast of St Thomas, before
Soger Hillary, with whom was associated John de Alrewas, when a jury
found that the said Laurence de Anneford did not give the said manor to
William de Boweles in frank marriage with Isabella^ his daughter. The
suit was therefore dismissed, and Wuliam was in misericordid for a false
claim, m, 145.

Staf, A mandate had been sent to the Sheriff, that if William, son of
William del Bourgh, found security to prosecute his suit, he was to go in

58 EXTKACT8 FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

propriA persond^ taking with him four discreet and lawful Knights of the
county, to the Court of Magister Walter de Chilterne, Prebendary of the Pre-
bend of Gnousale, of the Church of St Laurence, of Gnousale, and in full Court
there cause to be recorded the suit which was before the said Court by the
King's lesser writ of right betweea Robert, son of Roger le Child, of Knyghte-
leye, plaintiff, and the said William and Robert en le More, respecting twelve
acres of land, and the moiety of a messuage, and of an acre of meadow, in
Qnousale, and respecting which the said William complained a false judgement
had been given in the said Court, and to return the record into Court at this
term, and the Sheriff returned the writ reached him too late, and he was
ordered as before and to make the retuin at the Quindene of St. Hillary. A
poetscriptshowsfurtheradjoumements of the suit up to the Quindene of Trinity,
21 E. IIL m. 147, dorso.

Staff. Isabella, formerly wife of Alan Wele, of Tunstal, recovers the third
part of a messuage, and six acres of land, and three acres of meadow, in
Drayton Basset, which she claimed as dower against Joan, daughter of John
de Bolunhull, of Tunstal, the defendant making default, m. 169.

Staff, Robert de Ferrars, Chivaler, sued William, son of Robert
Brounemay, for a messuage and six acres of land, and an acre of meadow
in Charteleye, by a wx'it of ** qvxire cessavit per hienniumP William did not
appear and the Sheriff was ordered to summon him for the Morrow of the
Purification, m. 178, dorso,

Derb, Henry de la Pole sued Joan, formerly wife of William de Vemoun,
Greoffrey Motte, and Thomas le Sergeaunt, of Nether Haddon, for an illegal
distress, and he stated that they had taken four oxen belonging to him at a place
called Fardelues, in 19 £. Ill, and illegally detained them, and for which he
claimed £10 as damages. Joan, and Geoffrey as bailiff of John, son of Thomas
Basset, defended the distress, and stated that the place called Fardelues is a
part of the waste of the manor of Nether Haddon, of which William de
Vemoim, formerly husband of Joan, was seised of the sixth part of the
moiety of the manor, and of another part of the said moiety, which had been
assigned to the said Joan as dower, and after the death of William, Henry,
Earl of Lancaster, had taken into his hand the said sixth part and the other
part by reason of the minority of Richard, son and heir of the said William,
and the said Earl had demised the custody of the land and of the heir to the
said Joan, and she therefore held the land in right of the heir who was under
age, sind they had found the oxen in the place called Fardelues, which is
parcel of the manor, and which manor she and the said John, son of Thomajs,
held " jwo indivisOy^ * in a place where the said Henry haa no common of
pasture, and she had impounded them as was lawful.

And HeniT stated that he held within the vill of Nether Haddon two
messuaees and three bovates and a half of land, to which common of pasture
in the alx)ye place was appurtenant.

And Joan stated that the place where the oxen were taken was the several
pasture of the said Richard, son of William, and John, son of Thomas, and
she appealed to a jury which was to be summoned for three weeks from
Easter. A postscript shows repeated adjournements of the case up to
Michaelmas Term, 21 E. III. m, 193.

Staff. A juiy to make recognition whether eight and a half acres of land
in Marchynton, were free aims appurtenant to the Church of Hambury, of
which Richard Passemer, parson of the Church of Hambury, was parson, or

• Richard de Vernon and Simon Basset, livinjf temp. R. I, married Avice and
Elizabeth, the co-heirs of WUIiam Avenel, of Haddon, and that manor was divided
between them, but the waste of the manor was held apparently in common between
the two families.

DE BANCO. MICH., 20 E. HI. 59

the lay fee of Thomas le Hunte. Bichard stated by his attorney that one
William de Belem, formerly parson of the church was seised of the land as
of right of his Church of St. Wereburgh, of Hanbury, temp. E. I, and he had
then alienated it

Thomas called to warranty John, son of Robert Coigne kinsman and heir
of AdamCoigne^andasthe said John was under age, he prayed that tbe suit
might remain. Bichard pleaded that neither the said John, son of Bobert,
nor any of his ancestors had held anythinffin tbe land, either in demesne or
service, subsequent to the seisin of the said William de Belem, and appealed to a
jtiry on this issue. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon a jury for
the Octaves of Hillary. A postscript states that after several adjournements
the case was heard at Stafford, oefore Boger Hillary, with whom was
associated John de Lee, on the Thursday after the Feast of St Cedde the
Bishop, when a jury found that neither John, son of Bobert Coigne, nor any
of his ancestors were seised of the land in question, so that they could have
enfeoffed the said Thomas, or any of his ancestors^ Bichard was therefore to
recover seisin, and Thomas was in mUericotdid for a false claim, m, 193,
dorso.

Staff. A long suit covering both sides of the membrane, in which Alice,
daughter of William Gilbert^ prayed for execution of a fine levied in 7 E. I,
between Simon, son of Thomas de Melewich, and Alice, daughter of William
Gilbert, complainants, and Thomas de Melewich, deforciant of a messuage, four
carucates of land, the moiety of a mill, and 6«. of rent in Melewych, and by
which Thomas acknowledged the tenements to be the right of Simon, to he
held by him and Alice, and the heirs of their bodies, etc. The tenants of the
land pleaded that at the date of the Fine, the said Thomas de Melewych did not
hold the fee of the land, as alledged by Alice, and the Sheriff was ordered to
summon a jury to decide this issue on the Quindene of St John the Baptist.
A postscript states that on that date, Alice appeared in proprid peraand * and
the defendants by attorney, but the Sheriff sent no writ, and the suit was
adjourned to the Octaves of St Michael* following, m. 196.

Warw, The record of an assize was returned into Court which had been
taken at Warwick, on the Monday before the Feast of St. Michael, 20 E. Ill,
to make recognition, if Philip de Somerville, Knight, and John Kebbe, had
unjustly disseised Isabella, formerly wife of Thomas Corbet, of 20 marks of
rent, proceeding from a freehold in Stockton, and the said Isabella, stated that
one Boger de Somerville, Knight, was formerly seised of the manor of Stockton,
in CO. Warwick, and had granted the said rent to Thomas Corbet, and to her,
to be received by them for their lives, and by the survivor of them, and
because the said rent was in arrear, she had levied distresses in the said
manor, and the defendants had rescued the distraints.

Philip pleaded that the assize should not be taken because a deed had
been drawn up between him and the said Isabella, respecting matters of
discord between them touching two parts of the manor of Stanton, which the
said Philip held in custody by reason of the minority of Boger, son and heir
of Uie said Thomas Corbet, by which Philip released to Isal^Ua, the said two
parts of the manor for her life according to a certain sift which Magister John
de Somerville had made to the said I8i3>ella, and to Thomas, her husband, and
for this concord and concession, the said Isabella had released fo him, and to
his heirs all actions and demands, both real and personal which had been
commenced up to the date of the deed, saving to the said Isabella 60^., to be
received by her for her life, from the lands and tenements of Philip, in
Northumberland, and he produced the said indenture which was dated from
Wychenovere on the Morrow of Holy Trinity, 18 E. III.

* Ae the Eine was levied on the marriage of Alice in 1279, she must have been
about 85 years of age at this date.

60 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

And Isabella stated that the said deed should not prejudice her, because
she had been seised of the said annual rent both before and after the date of
it, and Philip stated that the annual rent in question had been extinguished
by the deed, and a day was given to the parties in Banco, at three weeks
from Michaelmas. Pnilip now appeared by attorney, and Isabella did not
appear, and was plaintiff; the suit was therefore dismissed, m. 197.

Warw. A record of an assise was returned into Court which had been
taken at Warwick on the same date as the above, to make recognition if Philip
de Somervillcj Knight, and John Kebbe, had unjustly disseised Thomas, son
of Odard Heron, of 10 marks of rent in Stoctou, Philip pleaded that an
assize would not lie, because the plaintiff under the name oi Thomas, son of
Odard Heroun, Chivaler, had remitted and quit claimed to him by his deed,
all actions and demands whether real or personal, and he produced the deed
which was dated at Whichenoure, on the day of St Laurence, 18 E. III.
Thomas denied that he had executed the deed, and appealed to a jury and
the witnesses, who were Sir Thomas de Berkeleye, Sir William Corbet,
Knights, Stephen de Curzoun of Falde, William de Eideware, Robert le
Chamberleyn, Richard del Chalengewode, Roger de Astwyke, Hervey de
Okleye, and John le Tanour, of Burton, and as it was shewn that the deed
was executed at Whichenovere, in co. Stafford, and the witnesses were of that
county, the Sheriff of Staffordshire was ordered to summon a jury for the
Morrow of the Purification, and likewise the witnesses above named. A
postscript states that on that date the Sheriff made no return, and he was
ordered to summon a jury and the witnesses for the Morrow of St. John the
Baptist* 7n* 198.

Warw. Matilda, formerly wife of William de Bermyngham, Chivaler,
sued Walter de Qodeshale for a third of 100 acres of meadow, and 100 acres
of moor in Bermyngham which she claimed as dower. Walter pleaded that
he held the tenements in question conjointly with Richard his son, who was
not named in the writ. Matilda stated that at the date of the writ, viz.,
4th December, 19 £. III., Walter was sole tenant, and she appealed to a
jury. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon a jury for the Quindene
of St. Hillary, m, 253.

Staf. The Sheriff had been ordered to arrest John de Tettebury, and
keep him in safe custody until he had paid Henry de la Pole, of Hertyndon,
£20, which he had acknowledged to owe to him on the Vigil of the Purification,
15 E. Ill, before Andrew Aubrey, late Mayor of London, and William de
Carleton, clerk, recognitors of debts in London, and which should have been
paid on the Feast of St. Michael following. And the Sheriff returned the writ
reached him too late, and he was ordered to return it on the Quindene of
St. Hillary. A postscript shews that the Sheriff had made no return to the
writ up to Michaelmas, 22 E. III. m. 258, dor so.

Staff, Hawyse, formerly wife of Ralph le Botiller, Chivaler, sued Henry
le Deye del Wodehouse, of Weston Jones, and Hugh, son of Margery,
Henry's Serjaunt, for forcibly breaking into her Close at Northbury, where
she had impounded a horse according to law and custom, and taking it away
and doing damage to the extent of 40«. The defendants did not appear, and
the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce them on the Quindene of St
Hillary, m. 283.

Northamp. Staff, Elizabeth, formerly wife of John de Ippestones sued
Robert de Foumeux, and Joan his wife, for the third of six messuages, six
bovates of land, and 40«. of rent in Weston, in co. Northampton, as her
dower.

Robert and John called to warranty John, son and heir of John de
Ippestones, Knight {militia) who had been siunmoned in oo. Stafford, and he
now appeared to his summons and prayed it might be shewn why he should
warrant the dower claimed.

DE BANCO. MICH., 20 E. III. 61

And Bobert and Joan stated that John de Ipppstones, Knight, the father
of the said John, and whose heir he is, had granted by his deed to one Ralph
Basset of Weldone, formerly husband of the said Joan, and to the heirs and
assigns of the said Balph, the tenements above named under the denomina-
tion of three messuages, and three virgates of laud, with meadows and
pastures, and they produced the deed to that effect, and called the heir to
warranty.

And John, son of John, did not deny that the deed was the act of his
father, nor that he was bound to warranty the tenements, but he pleaded he
held nothing as heir of his father in fee simple of the inheritance of John
his father, and he acknowledged the right of Elizabeth to her dower. It was
therefore considered that if the said heir should possess the lands which
descended to him from his father, the said Robert and Joan should hold in
peace, and the said Elizabeth should be compensated from the lands of the
said heir, and as the value of the dower claimed was not known the Sheriff
of CO. Northampton was ordered to send an extent of it on the Morrow of
the Purification. A postscript states that the extent was returned into
Court at Trinity Term, and the dower claimed was valued at 26*. w. 285,
dorso.

Staff. John de Aston appeared against Henry, son of Richard de Puce
(Puys), of Ruggeleye, in a plea that he should render a reasonable account
for the time he was the receiver of his n^oney. Henry did not appear, and
the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the Octaves of St Hillary, m.
301, dorso.

Staff. Greoffrey, son of Richard de Mulewych recovered a messuage and
three acres of land in Uttokeshathere, from Robert, son of James de Lockesleye,
the defendant making default, m. 301, dorso.

Staff. Alianora, formerly wife of Richard in the Hay, sued Mary,
formerly wife of Richard de Mulewich for thirty acres of land, three of
meadow, and three of moor in Mulewych. Alianora did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to take the tenements into the King's kand, and to
summon her for the Quindene of St. Hillary, m. 301, dorso.

Ebor. Nortkumh. Lincoln. John de Somerville sued Philip de Somerville,
Chivaler, brother and heir of Roger de Somerville, Chivaler, in a plea that he
should warrant to him two parts of the manor of Great Benton in co.
Northumberland, which William, son of Thomas de Swetehope, claimed
against him. Philip did not appear after a day had been ^ven to him by his
essoin. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to take land belonging to him to
the value of the tenements claimed into the King's hand, and to summon him
for the Octaves of the Purilication. m. 324.

Staff. John de Pikstoke the younger, sued Mariota, formerly wife of
Robert de Beek, the younger, executrix of the will of the said Robert for
twenty-two and a half stone of wool worth 8 marks, which she unjustly
detained. Mariota did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain
and produce her on the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 352.

Staff. Amice, formerly wife of John de Stalbrok, the younger, sued John
de Ipstanes, the ciistos, of the land and heir of John de Stalbrok, the younger,
for the third of a messuage, two carucates of land, twenty acres of meadow,
and lOOs. of rent in Dodyngton (Derrington). John de Ipstanes appeared by
attorney, and stated that the lands, etc., in question were only a messuage,
two carucates of land, twenty acres of meadow, and 40s. of rent, and a day was
given to the parties on the Quindene of St. Hillary. A postecript shews the
suit was adjourned from term to term up to Michaelmas. 21 E. III.

The same Amice sued Henry le Warde for a third of a messuage, a cam-
cate of land, twenty acres of meadow, and 40s. of rent in the same vill, as her
dower. Henry did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to take the dower

62 EXTRACTS FBOM THE PLEA ROLLS.

claimed into the King's hand, and to summon him for the Qoindene of St.
Hillary. A postscript shews the suit was adjourned from term to term up to
Michaelmas, 21 E. IIL m. 352, dor80f

Berks. Boger Corbet, of Haddelegh, and William, son of Jvo la louche
sued Kichard de Dynggeleye for two messuages and two virgates of land in
South Denchesworth, of which Alice de Tabbeneye, the grandmother of Roger,
and kinswoman of William, was seised, temp. H. Ill, ^nd thej gave this
pedigree : —

Alioe de Tabbeneye

I I

Elizabeth Joan

Matilda Boger, the plaintiil.

Ito

William, tke plaintiif.

Bichard denied that Alice had died seised of the tenements, and appealed
to a jury which is to be summoned for three weeks from Easter, m, 438.

Staff. Thomas, Prior of Duddeleye, appeared by attorney against William
Oliver, of Tresel, William de Wrokwardyn, Nicholas in the I^e of Tresel,
and Matilda his wife, Adam atte More, Thomas Knyght, and Mabel his wife,
William le Hay ward, and Margaret Colet of Tresel for forcibly breaking into
his close at Tresel, and taking nis goods and chattels to the value of 100#.
None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and
produce them on the Quindene of St. Hillary, m, 440, dorso.

Wygom. Boger Stacy and Cecily his wife, and Thomas Stacy and Joan
his wife, sued Agnes, formerly wife of John de Longedon and Bobert, son of
the said Agnes, for a messuage and twenty acres of hmd in Morton Folet which
Thomas le Beysyn, Chivaler, had ffiven to Peter de Saltmarsh (de Salso
marisco) and Matilda his wife, t^id which after the death of the said Peter
and Matilda, and of John their son and heir, should descend to the said Cecily
and Joan as daughters and heirs of John. Agnes and Bobert pleaded that
Thomas de Beysm had not ^ven the land as stated by the plaintifEs and
appealed to a jury, which is to be summoned for a month from Easter.
m, 452, dor»o.

Staff. William Bylby del Wode sued Walter de Stafford and Margaret
his wife for a messuage and twenty acres of land and four acres of meadow in
Wytokeshather (Uttoxeter). The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to take the tenements into the Eling's hand and to summon them
for a month from Easter, m. 462.

Staff. Thomas, son of John de S wynnerton, Knight, appeared by attorney
against Laurence de Whiston, John Bache and two others for beating,
wounding and ill-treating him at Pencrich. The defendants did not appear
and the Sheriff returned they could not be found. He was therefore ordered
to arrest and produce them on the Quindene of St. Hillary, m. 478, dorao.

Warw. William Holdun, the younger, sued Boger, son of Henry de
Tymmor and Elizabeth his wife, for a messuage, forty acres of laud, six acres
of meadow, and three acres of wood in Erdyugton, which Bobert de Bokeby
had given to William Holdun, the elder, and Lucy his wife, temp. E. I, and
which after their deaths and the death of Henry their son, should descend to
him as son and heir of Henry. The defendants denied that the tenements
had been given as stated by William, and appealed to a juir which is to be
summoned for the Quindene of St. Hillary. A postscript shews the suit was

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adjourned through defect of a jury to the Quindene of Trinity, m. 549,
dorso,

Salop. Alice, formerly wife of Walter de Beysyn, Chivaler, sued Richard
de Haukeston and Agnes his wife for a third of two messuages, two carucates
of land, forty acres of wood, and 100«. of rent in Silveton as her dower. The
defendants prayed a view, and the suit was adjourned to the Octaves of the
Purification, m. 558, dorso.

Staff. Robert de Grendon sued John de Qresbrok, for a messuage, and
sixteen acres of land, four acres of meadow, and five acres of pasture in
Shenstone, and he sued John de Asterhull for an acre in the same vill. The
defendants did not appear after a day had been given to them by their essoins,
and the SherifiT was therefore ordered to take the tenements into the King's
hand, and to summon them for the Octaves of St. Hillary. A postscript
shews that on that date the Sheriff made no return, and the suit was
adjourned from term to term, up to Easter, 22 E. III. m. 563.

Letters of protection enrolled for Robert, son and heir of Robert de
Holand, Knight, who was about to set forth for parts beyond seas in the
retinue of tl^e King. Dated from Westminster, 25 May, 20 E. III.

DE BANCO. Hillary, 20-21 E. III.

Staff. The Sheriff had been ordered to summon Ralph Burgiloun, the
elder, and Joan, his wife, to show cause why the terms of a Fine, levied in
15 E. Ill, between Ralph Burgiloun, the yoimger, and Alianora, his wife,
complainants, and the said Ralph and Joan had not been carried out, and of
which the said Ralph, the younger, and Alianora prayed for execution.
Ralph, the elder, and Joan did not appear, and Ralph and Alianora were
therefore to have execution as prayed, by the default of the said Ralph and
Joan. m. 40, dorso.

Staff. Alice, daughter of William Gilbert, appeared against Alianora,
formerly wife of Richard in the Hay, John, son of Richard in the Hay, of
Melewych, Robert de Careswelle, Richard Phelip, Adam in the Olres,
William de Wotton, Hugh le Chapn^an, John, prior of Bermundeseye, and
Brother Robert de Melewyche, fellow monk of the said prior, and others
named, in a plea that whereas she had recovered seisin in the King's Court
against the said Alianora, of a virgate of land in Melewych, the said Alianora
and the other defendants together with William, son of Richard de Venables,
John de Bromshulf, and others named, after judgement of the Court had been
pronounced, and before seisin of the tenements had been given to her by the
Sheriff, had stripped the houses on the ground, " eatrippamentum de domibus
super terram predictam existenttbus fecerunt" to her great damage and to the
retarding of uie execution of the judgement of the Court. None of the de-
fendants appeared, and the Sheriff returned they held nothing within his
bailiwick by which they could be attached, and it was testified that the Prior
held sufficient in co. Surrey. The Sheriff of Surrey was therefore ordered to
attach him for the Quindene of Easter, and to arrest the others and produce
them at the same date. m. 59, dorao.

Staff. Felicia, formerly wife of Hugh de Aston, recovers two parts of a
messuage, and six acres of land in Shenstone, in a suit against Robert
Totewys, the defendant making default m. 70.

Staff. Isabella, formerly wife of Edward de Chaundos, sued William
Jurdan of Somerford, for a third part of an acre of land in Somerford as
dower. William called to warranty Richard le Budel, and the Sheriff was
ordered to summon him for the Quindene of Easter. A postscript shows
adjoumements of the suit up to Trinity Term, 22 E. III. m. 70.

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Staff. Isabella, formerly wife of Edward de Chaundos, sued John de
Somerford, for a third of tnree acres of meadow in Somerford, and she sued
John Henry of Brewode, for a third of an acre of land, and John le Smythes
of Brewode, for a third of six acres of land, and six acres of meadow in
Brewode, as dower. The defendants called to warranty Bichard le Badel,
who is to be summoned for the Quindene of Easter, m. 101.

Staf, Thomas de Ardeme, Chivaler, appeared by attorney against
Thomas de Fype, Walter de Redware, C^iTaler, and Walter his son, and
William de Redware, parson of the Church of Redware Hamstall, in a plea
that whereas he had taken within his fee of Redware HamstaU, and Pype
Redware by Robert de Ardeme, his servant, certain cattle, and had impounded
them according to law and custom, the said Thomas and the other defendants
had forcibly broken into his pound and carried them away. None of the
defendants appeared, and the Sheri£f was ordered to distrain and produce
them at three weeks from Easter. A postscript states that on that oate the
Sheriff made no return and he was ordered to produce them on the Quindene
of St. Michael, m. 102.

Staf. William de Perton sued Roger le Mason, John le Hu&te, William
Genesone, and Ralph, son of Henry le Grete of Overton, for forcibly break-
ing into his close at Overton and cutting down his trees to the value of 60«.
None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain
the said Roger who had found bail, and to arrest the others and produce them
at three weeks from Easter, m. 149, dorso.

St aff . William de Perton sued William le Kyng, Stephen Saresone, John
Dole, William, son of John Lovekin, Richard Gilberd, William de Wolemere,
Ro^er Baron, Robert Malot, John, son of John Lovekin, Richard Bungy,
Robert atte Yate, William Bungy, and ten others named, for forcibly break-
ing into his close at Perton, and burning his gates and fences, and taking
his goods and chattels to the value of 100«. None of the defendants
appeared, and the Sheriff returned they could not be found. He was
therefore ordered to arrest and produce them at the Quindene of Easter,
m. 195.

Staff, Robert de Ferrars, Chivaler, recovers six acres of land and an acre
of pasture in Charteleve, from WiUiam, son of Robert Brounemay, the
defendant making default, tti. 212, dorto.

Staff. Matilda, formerly wife of William de Bermyngham, Chivaler, sued
WUliam Wystade for a third of twenty-four acres of land in Morf, and she
sued Philip de Morf for a third of twenty-four acres in the same vill, and
William Godmund for a third of twenty-four acres, and William Baret for a
third of twenty-four acres, and Philip de Evenef eld for a third of sixty acres
and Diotta atte Wode for a third of twenty-four acres, and Amice atte Spitele
for a thii-d of thirty acres, and Richard le Newemon for a third of thirty
acres, and John Brian for a third of eighteen acres, and Roger le Bonde for
a third of twenty-four acres, and Andrew Chapelleyn for a third of eighteen
acres in the same vill, which she claimed as dower. None of the defendants
appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to take the dower claimed into the
Kmg's hand, and to summon them for three weeks from Easter. A postscript
shews that the suit was adjourned from term to term up to Michaelmas, 21
E. III. m. 261.

Staff. The Sheriff had been ordered to produce in Court, Richard in the
Lone, and Margaret his wife, to acknowledge what right they claimed in a
messuage and fifty acres of land, and four acres of meadow in Womboume
and Tresel, which William, son of John de Tresel had panted by fine to
Leon de Perton, and the Sheriff returned the writ reached him too late, and
he was ordered to produce them at three weeks from Easter. A postscript

DE BANCO. HILLARY, 20-21 E. IIL 65

shews that Richard and Margaret had not appeared up to Hillary Term^ 21-22
E. III. m, 286.

Staf. The Sheriff had been ordered to summon a jury of the vicinage of
Adbaston to make recognition on oath whether Isabella, formerly wue of
John Baldewyn, of Salop, had demised the manor of Adbaston to Roger,
son of Roger de Swynnerton. John, son of John Baldwyn claiming the
manor against Robertj son of Roger de Swynnerton, who had been galled to
warranty by Thomas, son of Roger de Swynnerton, and who warranted the
manor to the said Thomas. The parties now appeared by their attomies, but
the Sheriff returned the writ reached him too late, and he was ordered
to sunmion a jury for the Octaves of St John the Baptist, m. 186,
dorso,

Bucks, The Sheriff was ordered to arrest William de Mokeleston, Knight,
of CO. Salop^ and Thomas de Mokeleston, the son of the said William, and
to keep them in the King's prison until they had paid £20 to Augustine le
Waleys, which they had acknowledged to owe to him in 16 E. III. The
Sheriff made no return to the writ and was ordered as before, and to make
the return on the Octaves of Trinity, m, 315.

Staff, John, son of John de Bromleye, sued Thomas Millesone, of Rugge,
in a plea that he should render a reasonable account for the time he was his
bailiff in Bromleye. Thomas did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
distrain and produce him on the Quindeue of Easter, m. 336, dorso.

Staff. Alianora, formerly wife of Richard in the Hay, sued Mary,
formerly wife of Richard de Mulewych for thirty acres of land, and three
acres of meadow, and three acres of moor in Mulewych, which she claimed
as her right, of the gift of William de Tomhom, who had enfeoffed her and
her liusoand in the tenements, and in which the said Mary had no entry
except by a demise made by the said Richard, and to which she could not
object during his lifetime, and she produced proof that she had been seised
of the tenements, te mp. E. II. Marv appeared by attorney, but could
not deny that the said William de Tomhom had enfeoffed the said Alianora
and Richard as stated, and Alianora was therefore to recover seisin of the
tenements, m, 349.

Staf. Ralph Baron Stafford sued William de Bescote, of Lek, Adam
Walwayn, of Norton, and Hugh Walwajm, for forcibly rescuing cattle which
he had attempted to impound within his fee of Horton, by his servant
Thomas de Pulton, for customs and services owing to the said Ralph. The
defendants did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to attach mem, and
returned they held nothmg, etc., he was therefore ordered to arrest and produce
them at the Quindene of Easter, m, 349, dorso.

Staff. William, son of Stephen de Brokeholes appeared by attorney
against Elizabeth, formerly wife of Stephen de Brokeholes, and Alice,
daughter of Elizabeth, for forcibly breaking into his houses at Bromleye
Bagot, and taking his goods and chattels to the value of lOOs, The defendants
did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce them at
a month ht>m Easter, m. 402, dorso.

Pleas of Assize, etc., taken at Stafford before Roger
Hillary, Richard de la Pole, and William de Chilten-
HAM, Justices of the Lord the King, assigned, etc., on
THE Wednesday after the Feast of St, Ceddb, the
Bishop. 21 E. III.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Thomas de Wasteneys, Chivaler, and Joan his
wife, and John, son of the said Thomas, Nicholas de Caldewedle, and Agnes

66 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

of the CnoUe, of Colton, had unjustly disseised the Prior of St. Thomas the
Martyr, near Stafford, of a meuBuage in Colton. None of the defendants
appeared, and the assize was taken in their absence. The jury stated that
the messuage in question was formerly in the seisin of the Prior as of the
right of his Church of St. Thomas, and one Isabella 1e Walsshe, had acquired
it from the said Prior, to be held by her and her heirs for ever of the Prior
and his successors for 28, annually, and Isabella had afterwards enfeofifed in
it one Alianora, her daughter, who was a bastard, and Alianora had died
seised of the messuage, leaving no issue, by which the messuage fell to the
Prior as capital lord, and he had taken possession, and had held it for some
time, until the defendants had unjustly disseised him, and they assessed the
damages of the Prior at 6*. Sd., and the jury being asked for how long the
Prior and his predecessors had held the tenement before the alienation of it
to the said Isabella answered they had held it from time out of memory.
The Prior was therefore to recover seisin and his damages, m. 102.

Staf, An assize, etc., if Thomas le Wasteneys, Chivaler, and Joan his
wife, and William, son of the said Thomas, Richard de Keddesdale, Nicholas
le Rere,Bobert Stikebukke, William Stikebukke, John Daukinessone, Bobert
Chedle, Bobert le Scolemaster, and John Stub had unjustly disseised Alianora
Grifiyn of the eighth part of four acres of pasture in Colton. None of the
defendants appeared^ and the assize was taken in their absence. The jury
found that tne defendants with the exception of the said William, son of
Thomas, had unjustly disseised the said Alianora of the eighth part in question
and they assessed her damages at 40s, m, 102.

Staff, An assize, etc., if Alice, daughter of William Mar^gery, of Covene,
and Felicia and Margery, sisters of Alice, John, son of John Margeiy, of
Covene, William, son of John Margery, of Covene, Richard le Smyth, of
Covene, William, son of Peter de Covene, and Peter le Swon, of Brewode, had
unjustly disseised Boger Margery, of Covene, of an acre of land, an acre of
meadow, and a farthins^ of rent in Covene. The jury found in favour of
Boger, and assessed his damages at IZs. Ad, m. 102.

Staff. An assize, etc., if John, son of Thomas in le Siche, of Chirdie-
Eytou, and Alice his wife had imjustly disseised Thomas de Motton of a
messuage in Chirche-£y ton. The jury found in favour of Thomas de Motton,
and assessed his damages at 6s. Sd. in. 102.

Staff. William, son of William Benet, of Boterdon, who brought an
assize of novel disseisin against Hugh de Wrottesley, Chivaler, and others
respecting tenements in Boterdon, did not appear to prosecute it, and he and
his sureties were in misericordid, m, 102.

Staff Bobert le Legh, the younger, who brought an assize of novel
disseism against Bichard de Beek and others respecting tenements in Legh,
did not appear to prosecute it, and he and his sureties, viz., Bertram de
Bagenholt) and Bobert de Herdewyk were in misericordid, m. 102.

Staff, William de Bromleye who brought an assjze of novel disseisin
against MUisent, formerly wife of Bobert de Peshale and others, respecting
tenements in Cnutton ana Whitemor, did not appear to prosecute it, and was
in misericordid, m. 102.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Thomas le Wasteneys, Chivaler, and Joan his
wife, tfohn, son of the said Thomas, Nicholas de Caldewelle, and Agnes of
the Cnolle, of Colton, had unjustly disseised Thomas, the Prior of St. Thomas
the Martyr, near Stafford, of a messuage in Colton.

This is another record of the suit previously given with some additional
matter. It states that the recognitors found that one Isabella le Walsshe was
seised of the messuage in demesne as of fee, and held it of one Bichard,
formerly Prior of the Convent by the service of Qd. annually, and Isabella

DE BANCO. EASTER, 21 E. III. 67

had enfeoffed one Alianora her daughter in it, and the said Alianora was not
bom in lawful wedlock, and Alianora had died leaving no issue, so that the
present Prior had entered into the tenement, as his escheat, and he had after-
wards demised it to the said Isabella to be held for her life at a rent of 28.
annually, and Isabella had afterwards alienated it in fee to the said Thomas
le Wasteneys, and Joan, and the said Piior perceiving that such an alienation
would disinherit his church had entered again into the tenement and had held
it until Thomas le Wasteneys, and the other defendants, excepting the said
John had unjustly disseised him, and they assessed his damages a,t6s Sd.,
and the jury being asked which predecessor of the Prior had been seised of
the tenement answered that one Nicholas, f ormerlvPrior, was seised of the
rent of 6d. proceeding from it in the reign of King Henry, and likewise one
Bichard, formerly Prior, had been seised of it, temp. King Edward, the
King's grandfather, and the predecessors of the Prior from time out of
memory had been seised of the said rent. The Prior was therefore to
recover seisin and his damages, but was in misericordid for a false claim
against the said John.

Afterwards the said Thomas le Wasteneys and Joan, his wife, and the
other defendants appeared before Roger Hillary, at Sutton in Collefeld, and
made fine for the said trespass under two writs, viz., the said Thomas and
Joan and William their son at 20^., and Nicholas le Reve, who was named
above as Nicholas de Caldewelle, half a mark, and each of the others as named
in both records at 2«., for which fines Simon de Ruggeleye and Bichard de
Whiteacre were sureties, w. 102, dor»o.

Essoins.

Staff. Bichard de Aston, chaplain, versus William de Walton, and Johm
son of John le Blount, of Tamworth, and Agnes, his wife, in a plea of novel
disseisin by Adam Cat.

Staff. Henry de Bisshebury, Chivaler, versus John de Mollesleye in a plea
of novel disseisin by Adam Oat.

Staff. WiUiam de Perton versus BaJph de Wodehous, of Womboume, in
a plea of novel disseisin by Adam Nowt.

Staff. Adam, son of Adam Henrys, of Stretton, versits William le
Champion, of Littel Sardon, Thomas, his son, Adam, son of Boger de Dray-
cote, Boffer Hamond and Bichard Atte Ok in a plea of novel disseisin by
Bichard Cat. m. 102, dorso.

DE BANCO. Easter, 21 E. III.

Staff. Alice, the daughter of WiUiam Gilbert, sued Brother Bobert de
Melewych, Monk of the Priory of St John, of Bermundeshey in a plea that
whereas she had recovered seisin against Alianora, formerly wife of Bichard
in the Hay, of a virgate of land in Melewych by judgement of the court ; the
said Bobert, together with Bichard, son of Bichard Jankynssone, and Willianii
brother of Alianora and others named^ after judgement had been given, but
before seisin of the tenements had been given to her by the Sheriff, had
forcibly stripped all the houses on the land to the damage of the said Alice and
to the hindrance of the execution of the judgement. Alice and Bobert both
appeared in person, and Bobert stated that he was not a monk of the Priory
of Bermundeshey, as stated by Alice, but was a monk of the Priory of Leawes.
Alice therefore prayed permission to amend her writ, and the suit was dis-
missed, but she was forgiven her misericordid, because she was poor. m. 5^
dorso.

Staff. William de Gaywode, of Horsebrok, sued William, son of Adam
Henri of Stretton, and Elizabeth, his wife, for two acres of land, and two

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acres of meadow in Stretton, which Richard Spigerael had given to Henry de
Craywode and Alice his wife and the heirs of tneir bodies, and which after the
death of the said Henry and Alice should descend to him as their son and
heir, and he stated that the said Heniy and Alice were seised of the tenements
by the gift in question, temp. £. I. The defendants denied that the tenements
had been given as stated by William, and appealed to a jury which was to be
summoned for the Octaves of Michaelmas, or to appear before Boger Hillary,
if he should first come to Stafford on the Feast of St. Matthew. A postscript
shews that the cause was heard before Bo^er Hillary, with wnom was
associated Ko^ Michel, when a jury foxmd m favour of the plaintiff who
recovered seism, m. 81.

Staff. Thomas de Legh sued William de Wyvereston for a moiety of the
manor of Caldon. The defendant prayed a view, and the suit was adjourned
to the Quindene of St. Michael on which day the Sheriff made no return,
etc. A postscript shews that the Sheriff had made no return to the writ up
to the Morrow of St Martin, 22 E. IIL m. 110.

Staf, The same Thomas sued John de Shepeye, Chivaler, and Agnes his
wife, for a moiety of the manor of Caldon. The defendants prayed a view
and the suit was adjourned to the Quindene of St. MichaeL m. 110.

DE BANCO. Trinity, 21 E. IIL

Staff, Balph del WalL of Lychef eld, was attached at the suit of Simon de
Buggeleye for forcibly abducting from Kyngesbromleye, Simon, son and heir
of J ohn Scot who was under age, and whose marriage belonged to him, and
Simon stated that the said John held of Boger Corbet, Chivaler, a messuage
and ten acres of land and two acres of meadow in Kyngesbromleye by homage
and fealty and 6d. of scutage when the King's scutage of 40s. fell due, and by the
service of 2s. annually, and suit of court at Kyngesbromleye every three
weeks, and after the death of the said John, the said Boger Corbet had
grant^ to him the custody of the land and heir by his deed dated on the
Thursday after the Feast of St Augustine, 20 E. Ill, by virtue of which
grant he was seised of the wardship of the heir imtil the Monday following,
when the said Balph had taken and abducted the heir against the will of the
said Simon, and for which he claimed £40 as damages.

Balph appeared by attorney and denied he had taken away the heir as
stated, and appealed to a jury, which was to be summoned for the Quindene
of St. MichaeL m. 4.

Staff, A precept had been sent to the Sheriff that whereas Alice, the
daughter of William Gilbert had complained that she had recovered seisin in
the King's Court against Alianora, formerly wife of Bichard in the Hay, of the
fourth ^^trt of a carucate of land in Melewych, the said Alianora, together
with Bichard, son of Bichard Jankynsone, William, son of Bichard Jankynsone,
John, son of Bichard in the Hay of Melewych, Bobert de Cares welle, John
de Bromshulf, and others named after judgement had been pronounced, and
before seisin had been given to her, had p^ed down, *^ extirpaverunt" a hall
worth 20 marks, two rooms worth £10, a sheepcote worth 20s., an oxstall
worth 100«., and a grange worth £20, part of the buildings upon the said land
to the manifest contempt of the King's Court ; he was to summon the said
Alianora and the others named to appear at this term to answer for the said
trespass against the King and the said plaintiff. None of the defendants
appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain those who had found bail,
and to apprehend the others, and to produce them in Coiut on the Octaves of
St. MichaeL m. 11.

DE BANCO. TRINITY, 21 E. IH. 69

Staff, Robert de Baddylegh sned William, son of Nicholas del Byngeye
for a messuage and four bovates of land, eleven acres of meadow, eight acres of
pasture, and 16 acres of wood in Chetelton, which William de Chetelton,the elder,
had given to Thomas de Baddylegh in frank marriage with Agnes de Chetelton,
and he stated that by the above gift the said Thomas and Agnes were seised
of the tenements, temp. E. I, and he gave this pedigree : —

Thomas ^ Agnes
William

William

Robert, the plaintiff.

William pleaded that the said William, son of Thomas, the grandfather of
the plaintiff nad granted the tenements by deed to Nicholas del E3rngeve, his
father, and he produced the deed bv which the said William, son of Thomas,
had granted to the said Nicholas all his lands and tenements in the vill of
Byngeye within the fee of Chetelton, and he pleaded that if he had been im-
pleaded by a stranger the said Robert as heir of the grantor would be bound
to warrant to him.

Robert stated he should not be precluded from his action on this account
because he held nothing by hereditary descent in fee simple from the said
William, son of Thomas, his ^pind father..

And William, son of Nicholas, stated that lands and tenements had
descended to the plaintiff in fee simple to the full value of the lands in dis-
pute, in Norton near Hulton, Baddele^e and Chetelton in the same county,
and he appealed to a jury. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon a
jury to d!eci(le this issue on the Morrow of All Souls. A postscript shews
adjoumements of the suit up to Michaelmas, 22 E. m. 81.

Staff, Isabella, formerly wife of Philip de Chetewynde, sued Philip, son
of Edith de Brerdun, and John, brother of Philip, Richard, son of Philip de
Brerdun, and Peter, son of Philip de Brerdun, for forcibly breaking into her
close at Brerdun and cutting down her trees to the value of 10 marks. None
of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff returned they held nothing by
which they could be attached. He was therefore ordered to arrest and
pixxluce them at three weeks from Michaelmas, m. 98.

Staff, James de Audele, sued the Abbot of Dieulacres in a plea that he
should permit him to present a fit person to the Church of Chetelton, the
donation to which belonged to him by reason of the wardship of the land and
heir of Matthew de Chetelton. The Abbot did not appear, and the Sheriff
returned the writ reached him too late. He was therefore ordered to summon
the Abbot for the Quindene of St. Michael, m. 120.

Staff, William de Bromleye sued Roger de Bromleye, chaplain, in a plea
that he should render a reasonable account for the time he was his bailiff in
Colton. Roger did not appear and the Sheriff returned he held nothing, etc.
He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce him at the Octaves of St.
MichaeL m, 139.

Staff, John Doyly, Chivaler, sued John Swyft and John, his son, Robert
de Rugge, John de Rugge, Adam le Warde, William le Warde, John le
Warde, and ei^ht others named, for forcibly breaking into his land at
Mulnemees, ana digging and carrying away earth to uie value of 100«.
None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain
those who had found bail, and to apprehend the others, and produce them at
the Quindene of St. Michael, m, 186.

70 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Midd. William de Bobynton* was summoned to answer the plea of Henry,
son of William de Caverswall, of Byllynton that he should give up to him
three deeds which he unjustly withheld, and Henry stated that on the
Monday after the Feast of the Purification, 21 E. Ill, he had delivered to the
said William three deeds to keep in his custody, viz. : one by which John
Coyne of Weston, save to Boger de Kaveriswelle and Alecia, his wife, all
his lands in the viUs of Bilinton and Leye to be held by them and the heirs of
their bodies, etc.,t witnesses, The Lord Kalph de Hengham, the Lord Nicholas,
Baron of Stafford, Brother Nicholaa, Prior of St. Thomas near Stafford, Sir
William de Kaveriswelle, Sir William Bagod, Sir Philip de Chetewynde, Sir
Kichard de Stretton, Sir Philip de Mutton, Knights, Philip Nouel, Richard
Spygumel, William de Bilinton, and others.

And another deed by which William, Lord of Kavereswelle, Knight,
granted to Boger de Kavereswelle, his brother, a messuage and garden in the
vill of Byllington, which Richard Wryde formerly held, together with three
butts of land in the same vill, to be held by him and his lawful issue, and
witnessed b^ Sir Robert de Halentone, Knight, Robert Marescal, Adam
Godefrey, Richard de Leyes, John de Wethales, Robert de Leyes, John le
Bonde, and others.

And another deed by which Simon de Pickestock, of Stafford cave to Roffer
de Kavereswelle two pieces of land in Lega, one called le PolfeTd- which lay
between le Hoi vwellefeld and the hi^h rosul leading from the castle to Bilinton,
and a piece called le Wetefeld which lay between the messuage formerly
held bv Richard de Lega, and the land which Robert, son of Roger held, to
be held by him and his heirs and assigns, and witnessed by Henry de Dodynton,
John de Wetehales, Robert de Lega, Philip de Rowell, Thomas de Burton,
Robert le Palmer, of Burton, Roger his son, William the clerk, and others.

And the said William de Bobynton, although frequently called upon to give
up the deeds, had refused to do so, and for which he claimed £10 as damages.

William appeared and did not deny that he had received the said deeds,
but he stated he had always been pi*epared to give them up on requisition
and he surrendered them in Court. It was therefore considered that the said
Henry should recover his deeds and his damages which were taxed at 10«.
Henry afterwards remitted his claim for damages, m. 236.

Staff, The suit between Nicholajs de Longeford, Chivaler, and John le
Gray, of Codenore, for the wardship of John, son and heir of William de
Saucheverell, remanet sine die, the said John le Gray being in the King's
service abroad in the retinue of Henry, Earl of Lancaster, and having letters
of protection from 20th April, 21 £. Ill, up to the Feast of St Michael
following, m. 236.

Staff. Roger Trumwyn sned Robert Nowell, William atte Oke, John de
Mutton, Richard Flemyng, William Wyldy and Richard de Congreve, for
forcibly breaking into his close at Wheton Aston, and treading down and
consuming his grass with their cattle to the value of 40«. None of the defen-
dants appeared and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce them at
the Qumdene of St. Michaet (William de Mutton was surety for William
atte Oke.) m. 244, dor so.

Staff Henry in le Hume, of Ronton, and Isabella, his wife, sued Stephen
son of Robert Bythewater, of Salt, and Robert, son of William Bythewater, of
Salt, for forcibly taking at Salt two oxen belonging to the said Isabella on
the Thursday after the Feast of St. Matthew, 19 E. III. Stephen denied
that any force had been used and stated that one William de Salt the former
husband of Isabella held of him two messuages, rendering for each messuage

• An attorney practising in the Court.

t Theae deeds are given at full length in the original Latin Record. Nicholas
Lord Stafford, wae killed in Wales in 1287.

DE BANCO. TRINITY, 21 E. III. 71

I2d. annually, and his best beast after the death of every tenant in the name
of a heriot, and that when the said William died, he had taken the oxen in
Question, as heriots, and Eobert stated he had assisted the said Stephen, and
denied having committed any trespass. Henry and Isabella denied the right
of the defendants to take the oxen and appealed to a jury, which was to be
summoned for the Quindene of St Michael. A postscript shews that the suit
was adjourned through defect of a jury up to Easter, 22 K III. m. 261.

Staf, John de St. Pierre (de Sancto Petro) sued John de Brengworthe,
vicar ot the Church of Brewode for sixty acres of land and twelve acres of
meadow in Brewode, which Roger de Melond, formerly Bishop of Coventry
and Lichfield had given to Urian de Sto Petro, Knight^ and Margaret^ his
wife, and to the heirs of the bodies of Urian and Margaret, and which after
the deaths of the said Urian and Margaret and of Booert their son and heir,
should descend to him as son and heir of Bobert, and he stated that under
this gift the said Urian and Margaret were seised of the tenements in the
reign of Edward I. John de Brengworthe defended his right and denied
that the tenements had been given by the Bishop as stated, and appealed to
a jury which was to be summoned for the Quindene of St. Martin, unless
Roger Hillary should first come to Stafford, etc. A postscript shews that the
suit was heard before Roger Hillary, with whom was associated Richard de la
Pole on the Feast of St Matthew, when a jury found that Roger de Melond
had given the tenements conditionally as stated by the plaintiff. John de St.
Pierre was therefore to recover seisin of them, m, 266, dorso.

Utaff. Geoffrey Levesone, of Willenliale, sued John, son of William
Oldejones, of Wodnesfeld, and Thomas, sou of Richard Underhull for taking,
vi et armisy his goods and chattels at Willenhale to the value of 40«. and
beating and ill-treating his servant Adam atte Cank, so that he lost his services
for a length of time. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff returned
they held nothing, etc He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce
them on the Quindene of St. MichaeL m, 319.

Staff. Henry, in le Hume of Ronton, and Isabella his wife, sued Robert,
son of William Bythewater, of Salt, for the third of a virgate of land
in Salt, which she claimed as dower of the dotation of William Bythewater,
formerly her husband. Robert pleaded that Isabella had no claim to dower
in the lands because her husband had never been seised of the tenements in
demesne as of fee, at the time he married her or at any time afterwards, and
he appealed to a jury, which was to be summoned for three weeks from St.
Michael. A postscript shews that the suit was adjourned up to Easter. 22
E. III. m. 333.

Staff Margaret do Greseleye, executrix of the will of Geoffrey, son of
Peter de Greseleye, sued Robert de Greseleye, Knight, the executor of the
wiU of Joan de Gresel'eye, for a sum of £70 8s, 8^d. owing to her. Robert
did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to summon him for the Octaves of
St. Michael. A postscript states that on that date the Sheriff made no return,
and he was ordci^ to summon the said Robert for the Octaves of St. Hillary.
M. 333.

Staff. John William, of Stansop, sued Henir de Narudale for a messuage
and twenty acres of land in Alstonesfeld, of which William le Persone, his
great-grandfather was seised when he died in the reign of Hen. Ill, and he
gave this pedigree-
William le Persona

William

Henry
John, the plaintiff.

72 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Henry appeared in person and did not deny that the said William was seised
of the land temp. Hen. III. John was therefore to recover seisin of it. m.
381, dano.

Staff. The Sheriff had been ordered to summon a jury of the vicinage of
Melewych, of no affinity to Alice, daughter of "William Gilbert, or to Hugh le
Chapman or William de Wotton and Isabella his wife, to make recognition
if one Thomas de Melewych, at the date a fine was levied in 7 E. I, held a fee
in half a virsate of land m Melewych (Millwich) and in the third part of a
carucate of land in the same vill, and in respect to which the said Alice
prayed execution of the fine ; the said Alice stating that he held a fee, and
the said Hugh, William, and Isabella stating the contrary. And Alice now
appeared in proprid persond, and the defendants by attorney, but the Sheriff
returned the writ reached him too late, and he was ordered to summon a jury
for the Octaves of St Michael, m. 381, dor so.

Staff. Isolda, daughter of William de la Chaumbre, and Christiana, her
sister, sued John de Delves for four acres of land in Knotton, which Ealph
de la Chaumbre, chaplain, had given to William de la Chaumbre, in frank
marriage with Margaret, daughter of Adam, son of Nicholas, of Newcastle,
and which after the deaths of the said William and Margaret should descend
to them as their daughters and heirs. John admitted that the tenements had
been given in frank marriage as stated by the plaintiffs, and they theiefore
recovered seisin of them. m. 409, dorso.

Staff The transcript of a Fine, dated 3 E. II, was returned into Court,
which nad been levied between Boger de Walton, complainant, and John de
Hynkele and Joan his wife, deforciants of two messuages and three parts of a
virgate of land in Stoke, by which the said Boger acknowledged the said
tenements to be the right of Joan, and for which the said John and Joan
granted them to the said Boger for his life, with reversion to the said John
and Joan and to the heirs of Joan.. And one Boger Launcelyn appeared ex
parte John de Hynkele and stated that the said Joan and Boger were dead,
and that Thomas de Yenables and Emma his wife, William, son of the said
Thomas and Emma, and Alice his wife, and John Molet, of Stone, and
Margaret his wife had entered iuto the said tenements and held them against
the provisions of the Fine, and he prayed a writ summoning them for the
Quindene of St. Michael to show cause why the said tenements should not
revert to the said Jolm de Hynkele. A writ was accordingly issued. A
postscript states that at Michaelmas Term the Sheriff returned the writ reached
him too late, and he was ordered to summon the parties for the Octaves of
St. Hillary, on which day the said John de Hynkele withdrew his suit m.
413, dorso.

Pleas of Assize, etc., at Stafford, before Boger Hillary,
EiCHARD de la Pole, and Wiluam de Chiltenham,
Justices assigned, etc., taken on the Friday the Feast
of St. Matthew the Apostle. 21 E. III.

Staff. An assize, etc., if John le Parker, of Douvebrigge, Henry de
Hamburi, and William de Lymynstre and Isabella, his wife, had unjustly
disseised William le Parker, of Douvebrigge, of a messuage and six acres of
land and an acre of meadow in Marchynton under Nedewode. The jury
found in favour of the plaintiff and assessed his damages at 50s. y but stated
that the said Henry, William, and Isabella had taken no part in the disseisin.
m. 101.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Robert Trumwyn, parson of the Church of
Queenton, Roger, son of John Trumwyn, Knight, Richaixl, son of Roger

ASSIZES AT STAFFORD. 21 E. III. 73

Basset, of Bromwych, John de Lappeleye, of Wolvemehampton, William
Perkynes, of Seggesleye, and John de Ruggeleye, of Wolvernehampton, had
unjustly disseised Adam de ShareshuU, Chivaier, and Robert de Snareshull
and Alice his wife, of a messuage, two carucates of land, six acres of meadow,
sixty acres of wood, sixty acres of pasture, and ds, 2d. of rent in Wednesfeld.
None of the defendants appeared except Robert Trumwyn, who answered as
tenant and stated he held the tenements in dispute conjointly with one David
Tnmiwyn, by the deed and feoffment of John de Sutton, lord of Duddoleye,
and he held them in that way on the date of the writ, viz., 10 August, 21 E.
Ill, and as the said David was not named in the writ, he asked for judgement
on it, and he produced the deed of the said John de Sutton to that effect, the
date of which was the Sunday after the Feast of St Laurence, 21 £. Ill,
which was the same date as that of the writ

Tlie plaintiffs pleaded they should not be nrecluded from the assize by th^
said deed, because it was dated on the same aay as the writ was issued, and
therefore should be considered by right to be of subsequent date to it {sic^
left unfinished), m. 101.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Alice, daughter of William Gilbert, and Petronillu,
har daughter, and John de Waleton, and Margaret, his wife, had unjustly
disseised John, son of Richard in the hay, of a toft, a curtilage, and the moiety
of a virgate of land, in Mulewych. Alice appeared in ^^ proorid j>ersond,^^ a,nd
the others by their bailiff, and they pleaded they had not oeen attached by
the lawful method (*' debito modo "), because they had been attached within
the Quindene before the day of the sitting of the Justices, and William
Bythewater, the bailiff of the hundred bein^ sworn, and questioned on the
subject, stated that the defendants had not been attached a full fifteen days
before the day of session. The Sheriff was therefore directed to attach the said
Alice, and the other defendants de novo for the Thursday after the Feast of
St Lucy the Virgin, and to produce the jury for the same date ; and the
bailiff was fined Zs. id. for which John de Hodynet was surety, m. 101.

Staff. An assize, etc., if William le Champion, of Littel Sardon, and
Thomas, his son, and Roger de Strangelford, had unjustly disseised Sibil de
Bromhale, of a messuage and virgate of land, in Stretton, near Brewode.
William answered as tenant, and stated he hstd entered by the deed and
feoffment of Roger de Strangelford, and not by a disseisin, and put himself on
the assize, and the recognitors appeared, and William then cnallenged the
panel, stating that it had been made on the nomination of the said Sibil, by
the bailiff of the hundred. And as it appeared by the tryers and jury elected
'* ad hoc^^ that this was the case, the coroners of the county were ordered to
array another panel " de novo^^* for the Thursday after the Feast of St Lucy the
Virgin, m. 101, dorso.

Staff. An assize, ete., if Stephen, son of Thomas Rogeres le Cartwryght,
and Juliana, his wife, had unjustly disseised Joan Hopkyns, of Oroxton, and
Thomas, her son, of a messuage, and fourteen acres of land, in Croxton. The
defendants pleaded that the assize would not lie, because one Thomas de
Croxton was seised of the tenement in question, and gave it to one Roger
Hopkyns and Alice, his wife, and to the neirs of their bodies, and they had
issue the said Juliana, and Alice afterwards died, and Roger then married
Joan, the plaintiff, who had issue b^ him, the said Thomas, the plaintiff, and
they asked for judgement if the assize would lie against the said Juliana, who
was daughter and neir by the first wife.*

Joan and Thomas stated that one Roger de Broughton, was formerly
seised of the tenements in demesne as fee, and he had enfeoffed in them the
said Roger Hopkyns, and Joan lus wife, and Thomas, the son of the said

* According to Bracton, an assize of novel disseisin would not lie between
** personam cot^unctat."

74 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Roger and Joan, by virtue of which feoffment the said Boger, and Joan, and
Thomas were seised of the tenements before the said Thomas de Crozton,
held anything in them, and they put themselves on the assize on this point ;
the assize was therefore to proceed, but was respited through defect of
recognitors till the Thursday after the Feast of St Lucy the Virgin, m. 101,
dorso.

DE BANCO. Mich., 21 E. IIL

Staff, Peter, son of Philip de Brerdon, and Alice, his wife, sued Alice,
formerly wife of William le Messager, for a messuage, and six acres of land,
in Longedon, in which she had no entry except by a dLBseisin, which Nicholas
le Bedel, had unjustly made of the said Alice, wife of Peter. The defendant,
Alice, denied that Nicholas had disseised the plaintiff*, Alice, of the tenements
and appealed to a jury which was to be summoned for the Quindene of St.
Hillary, unless Boger Hillary should be at Stafford on the Monday after the
Feast of St. Lucy, m, 48, dorso.

Staff, In the suit of Alice, daughter of William Gilbert, against William,
son of Bichard de Yenables, in which she prayed for execution of a fine levied
in 7 E. I, between Simon, son of Thomas de Melewych, and herself, as com-
plainants, and Thomas de Melewych, deforciant of a messuage and four
carucates of land, etc., in Melewych (Millwich).

William, son of Bichard, now appeared and stated that Alice could not
daim execution of the Fine, because one Bobert de Melewych, long before the
fine was levied, had died seised of the tenements, and after his death, the said
Thomas de Melewich had entered as son and heir of Bobert, and had assigned
them with other tenements to one Petronilla, formerly wife of the said Bobert,
and the mother of Thomas, to be held as dower, and he had afterwards
remitted by deed, and quit claimed to the said Petronilla, all his right in the
same tenements, for the service of a pair of gloves annually. And Petronilla
had afterwards enfeoffed one Simon de Pykstoke, in the tenements, who had-
died seised of them in demesne as of fee, and after his death one William de
Pykstoke, had entered as his son and heir. And after the death of William,
one Thomas de Pykstoke, had entered as son and heir of William, and had
enfeoffed Bichard de Yenables, his father, and whose heir he is, and he had
entered as son and heir of his father.

Alice denied both the feoffment of Petronilla, and the deed of the said
Thomas de Melewych, and stated that at the date of the Fine, Thomas was
seised of the tenements in demesne as of fee, and the said William de
Pykstoke held nothing in them except for a term of years, and she appealed
to a jury which was to be summoned for the Octaves of St Martin, m, 73.

Staff, Henry de Motlowe sued John de Staundon, Adam de Staundon,
William de Brusewalle, Thomas, son of Juliana Gillesone, Vivian de Staundon,
Chivaler, and Adam le Taillour, of Cherleton, for forcibly breaking into his
park, at Fenton Vyvyan, and driving away and impounding at Stoke, seven
mares, and nine colts, a Dull, six oxen, eight cows, seven steers, nine calves
(y«ren^a«), and a buU-calf {vitulum\KnAior driving away three horses, five mares,
twenty-seven colts, thirty-two oxen, twenty-five cows, fifteen steers, twelve
calves, and forty-five male calves (mtulas), which had been agisted by him in
the said park, and by which he lost the value of the agistment. None of the
defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain Vivian, who had
found bail, and to apprehend the others, and produce them on the Octaves of
St. Hillary, w. 148.

Staf, Bobert de Cotes sued William de Eddesleye, and William de
Holwebrok, in a plea that each of them should render to him a reasonable

DE BANCO. MIOn., 21 E. III. 75

aJc<K>iiiit for the time they were the receivers of his money. Neither of the
defendants appeared, and the Sheriff returned they held nothing by which they
could be attached. He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce them on
the Quindene of St Hillary, m. 168.

Staff. Isabella, formerly wife of Philip de Chetewynde,* sued Philip, son
of Edith de Brerdon, and John, brother of Philip, Richard, son of Philip de
Brerdon, and Peter, son of Philip de Brerdon, for forcibljr breaking into her
close, at Brerdon (Brereton), and cutting down and carry mg away her trees to
the value of 10 marks. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff
was ordered to arrest and produce them on the Octaves of St. Martin,
m. 188.

Staff. Richard le Budel who had been called by John de Somerford and
other tenants in Brewode to warrant to them the third part of their holdings
in Brewode which Isabella, formerly wife of Edward de Chaundos claimed
as dower, did not apear to his summons, and had previously made default.
It was therefore considered that the said Isabella should recover seisin
against the tenants, who were to be compensated from the land of the said
Richard, m. 198.

Staff. In the suit of Roger Trumwyn against Robert Nowel and others
for forcibly breaking into his close at Wheton Aston, and treading down
and consimiiug his growing gi-ass. The defendants now appeared by attorney
and stated that as regarded the forcibly entering into the close, and the taking
of the goods and chattels of Roger, they were not guilty, and they appealed
to a jury. And as regarded the treading down and consumption of his
grass, they pleaded that the place in question which was called " Westlee,"
was a certain enclosed piece of land in which they had common appurtenant
to their freeholds after the com had been cut and carried, with all manner of
cattle until the land had been resown, and they had entered with their cattle
after the com was reaped as was lawful. Roger replied that the place in
question was his several soil, and the defendants had no right of common
ttiere, and he appealed to a jury. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to
summon a jury for the Quindene of St Hillary. A postscript shews adjoume-
ments of the suit up to Hillary Term, 23 E. III. m. 261.

Staff. Simon de Lychefeld, clerk,t sued Richard de Pype, clerk, for
beating, wounding, and ill-treating him at Lychefeld. Ricnard did not
appear, and had been bailed by William de P>'pe and John de Pype. The
Sheriff was therefore ordered to distrain them and produce the said Richard
on the Quindene of St Hillary, m. 277, dorso.

NarthuTnb. William Basset, Thomas de Seton, and their Fellow Justices
transmitted the record of an assize which had been taken before them at
Newcastle-upon-Tyne on the Monday before the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula,
21 E. Ill, and which was in these words : —

An assize, etc., if Philip de Somerville, Chivaler, and two others named
had unjustly disseised Alan de Fenwyk, and Katrine his wife, and Thomas de
Fenwyk, and Joan his wife, of a rent of 4(te. in Witton, and the complain-
ants stated that one Roger de Merlay (tertius), was formerly seised of the
tenements in question, and had granted by his deed to one Adam Barat, the
grandfather oi Katrine and Joan an annual rent of 3 marks from his farm
of the Scheles near Witton, to be received by them and their heirs for ever
from his tenants at the Scheles, until such time as Roger or his heirs should

* Isabella de Chetwynde at this date had turvived her husband for forty years ;
the latter died in 1307. (Plea Rolls of that date.)

t Simon was one of the King's clerks of the Court of Common Fleas at this
date. (De Bauco Rolls.)

78 EXTRA.CTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Staff, John de Stafford, Knight, sued Walter de Verdon, Chivaler, and
Constance Pees, of Alveton, for causing waste and destruction in the houses,
woods, and gardens in Crakemersh, which John had demised to them for the
life of the said Walter and Constance. The defendants did not appear,
and the Sheriff was ordered to attach them for the Octaves of St MicnaeL
ffk 70.

Staff, Hugh de Wrottesleye, Chivaler, by William de Hampton, his
attorney, sued Agnes, daughter of William in le Stones, and Joan, her sister,
in a plea de nativitate. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was
ordered to distrain and produce them at the Quindene of St Michael m,
119.

Staf, The same Hugh, sued Henry de Hudlesdale in a plea that he
should render an account, etc., as before. Henry did not appear, and the
Sheriff returned 6d. as issues of a distress ; he was therefore ordered as befoi*e
to distrain, and produce him on the Quindene of St. Michael m. 119.

Staf. John de Hastang, Chivaler, sued John de Femyhalgh, for forcibly
breaking into his close at Oiebbeseye, and taking his fish to the value of £10.
The defendant did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and
produce him on the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 119, dorso,

Staf. A precept had been sent to the Sheriff that whereas Agnes,
formerly wife of William de Bagenhold, of Onecote, had recovered seisin
i^inst William, son of John de Wodewalle, of eighteen acres of land in
Bokenale, and against Petronilla, formerly wife of John de Wodewalle, of six
acres of land in the same vill, and she had complained that the verdict of the
Court had not been executed, he wba to return why the execution of the
verdict had not been carried out And the Sheriff now returned he had
summoned the said William and Petronilla, by William de Salt, and Eobert
le Say. A day was therefore given to the parties on the Quindene of Holy
Trinity. A postscript states that on that day William and Petronilla did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to execute the verdict of the Court m.
168.

Northumb. The proceedings of an assize, were transmitted into Court,
which had been taken before William Basset, and other Justices at Newcastle-
on-Tyne, in 21 E. Ill, to make recognition if John de Somerville of Burton
Annays, Henry de Harynton, Chivaler, Luke Fraunceys, and others named,
had unjustly disseised Philip de Somerville, Chivaler, of a messuage and
seventy acres of land, and twenty acres of meadow in Great Benton, and in
which the jury had found in favor of Philip, through the default of appearance
of the defendants, and the said John de Somerville afterwards appeared
before the said Justices, and stated that Roger de Somerville, the lord of
Burton Aunays, the brother of the said Philip, and whose heir he is, had
given the tenements to him bv his deed, under the name of John de Somer-
ville, Bector of the Church of Great Benton, to be held for his life, and he
prayed for a writ according to statute for an assize on the said deed, and it
was conceded, and the assize was taken before William Basset and his fellow
Justices on the Friday in the week of Easter, 22 E. Ill, when the parties
appeared by attorney, and John de Somerville produced the deed of the
same Hoger to the above effect, dated from Burton Aunays, on the Saturday
the Feast of the Circumcision, 1333, and Philip then pleaded that the deed
was not the act of Eoger de Somerville, his brother, and appealed to a jury,
and a day was given to the parties at Westminster, on the Wednesday next
after three weeks from Easter, and the Sheriff of Northumberland was
ordered to summon for the same day the witnesses to the deed, and the
Sheriff of Yorkshire was ordered to summon a jury of the vicinage. A post-
script shews that the suit wajs transferred to be heard at York by a writ of

DE BANCO. EASTER, 22 E. III. 79

nigi priu9y and a verdict was returned at Michaelmas in favor of John, and
his damages were taxed at £40. m. 189.

Staff, William le Boteller of Wemme, Chivaler, sued Richard, son of
William de Careswell, in a plea that he should give up to him the custody of
the land and heir of John de Stalbrok, the said John having held his land of
him by military service. Richard did not appear, and the Sheriff was
ordered to distrain and produce him on the Qumdene of Holy Trinity, m,
200.

Staff, Robert de Cotes, by Robert de Knyghteleye, his attorney, sued
William de Eddesleye, and William de Holewebrok, in a plea that they
should each render to him a reasonable account for the time they were the
receivers of his money. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff
returned they could not be found. He was therefore ordered to arrest and
produce them on the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 200.

Warw, John de Holt, and Joan, his wife, and Walter, their son, and
John, brother of Walter, appeared against Fulk, son and heir of William de
Bermyngham, Knight, in a plea that he should warrant to them the third
part of a messuage and virgate of land in Bermyngham, which Matilda,
formerly wife of William de Bermyngham, Chivaler, claimed as dower. Fulk
did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take land belonging to him to
the value of the dower claimed into the Eing^s hand, and to simmion him for
the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 231.

Staff, Isolda, daughter of Roger de Routhelegh, who brought a writ
against Ralph Licoryz, and Joan, his wife, in a plea of land, did not appear to
prosecute it, and she and her sureties were in misericordid, m. 258, aorso.

Staff, In the suit of John Doyly, Chivaler, against John Swyft, Robert
de Rugge, Adam le Warde, and nineteen others, for forcibly entering on his
land at Mulnemees, and digging and carrvin^ away his earth, the Sheriff
returned sundry small sums as issues of distraints against some of the
defendants, and that others could not be found, and that many of them were
dead. He was therefore ordered as before to distrain, and to arrest those who
had found no sureties, and to produce them at the Quindene of Holy Trinity,
m. 276.

Staf, GJeoffrey, son of John de Barre, sued John de Pyrye, parson of the
Church of Ayleston, for taking and illegally detaining his horse at Little
Barre, and for which he claimed 4/ds, as damages. John stated that one
John de Barre was seised of the manor of Little Barre, and gave to the said
Geoiirev a virgate of land, parcel of the manor, to be held by him and the
heirs of his boov, and rendering to him and to his heirs, As. and a farthing
annually, and if he should die «./?., the said virgate of land was to remain to
William, brother of Geoffrey, and to his issue, and failing such, to Mary,
sister of William, and her issue, and failing such, to revert to the said John
de Barre and his heirs, and the said John de Bajre had afterwards granted
the manor and the service of the said Geoffrey to the defendant, John de
Pyrye, and Geoffrey had attorned his services to him, and as the said rent
was in arrear for a year he had taken the horse as was lawfuL

Geoffrey did not denv that he held the virgate of land of the said John de
Pyrye, but denied that the service for it was in arrear, and appealed to a jury
on this issue and John de Pyrye likewise. The Sheriff was therefore ordered
to sunmion a jury for the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m, 309.

Staff, Simon, son and heir of Anne, daughter of William Trumwyn, sued
Ralph del Wall, of Lychefeld, in a plea that he should render an account for
the time he held the custody of the lands and tenements in Lychefeld, and
Great Curbur;^h, which were held in soccage, and the custody of which he had
held whilst Smion was under age, and he stated by his " custas" Simon de

80 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Lychefeld, that whereas the said Kalph held in custody of his inheritance, a
messuage, fifty acres of land, four acres of meadow, four acres of pasture, and
bs. 4d. of rent, in the said vills, from the Feast of St Michael, 16 E. Ill, for
five years following he had hitherto refused to render any account for the said
term ; and for which he claimed £20 as damages. Ealph stated that one
John Scot, and the said Anne, who was wife of John, and mother of the said
Simon, held as of the right of Anne, the said tenements of him by homage and
fealty, and Sd, of scutage, when the King^s scutage of 40«. was levied, and by
the service of 15c?. annually, and performii^ service at his Court of le Wal,
twice a year, and as the said Simon, at the date of the death of his father John,
was under age, he had taken seisin of the lands to hold them till the lawfid
age of the heir. Simon pleaded that the tenements were held in soccage, and
not by military service, and appealed to a jury which was to be summoned for
the Quindene of St Michae^ unless Eoger Hillary first came to Stafford.
m. 365.

Staff. Eichard de la Pole sued Bichard de Kengeley, of Mackeley, and
Richard Wyther, in a plea that each of them should render to him a reasonable
account for the time they were his bailiffs in Neuburgh, and the receivers of
his money. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
attach them for the Octaves of St. John the Baptist m. 387.

Staff. Orabel, formerly wife of John Pikstok, of Stafford, sued Beginald
le White, vicar of the Church of Cesteford (Seighford), for forcibly breaking
into her close, and house at Whethales, and taking timber and other goods
and chattels, to the value of 100«., and for beating and ill-treating her servants,
so that she lost their services for a length of time. Be^inald did not appear,
and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him at a month from
Michaelmas, m. 387.

Staf. Alice de Melewych appeared against Magister John de Titnesoure,
in a plea that he held a plea m Court Christian, respecting chattels and
wrongs which did not appertain to a will or marriage, against the King^s
prohibition, and she sued John de Okore (Okeover), Ralph de Okore, John his
brother, Richard Warmet, and John Bishop, for prosecuting the same plea.
None of the defendants appeared, and Ma^ster John was attached by Roger
de Titnesovere and Robert le Say, and John de Okore by Hugh de Okore,
and Robert de Okore, etc. The Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce
the defendants on the Octaves of St John the Baptist A postscript states
that on that date the Sheriff made no return, and he was ordered to produce
them at three weeks from Michaelmas, m. 387.

Staff. Richard, son of Robert, son of Ralph de Huntyndon, was attached
to answer the plea of William, son of Adam atte Chapel, of Huntyngdon, that
he had beaten, and wounded, and ill-treated him at Pencrich, on the Thursday
after the Feast of St Michael, 7 E. Ill, and had taken from him a piz, in whicn
was contained a deed, by which Robert de Huntyngdon had given to William
atte Chapel, of Huntyngdon, and to the heirs of liis body, a messuage and a
vir^ate of land, in Huntyngdon, and for which he claimed £10 as damages.
Richard appeared by his attorney, Adam de Stretton, and denied the trespass
and injury, and appealed to a jury which was to be summoned for three weeks
from Michaelmas. A postscript states that on that date the Sheriff returned
the writ reached him too late, and he was ordered to summon a jury for the
Morrow of the Purification, m. 409.

DE BANCO. Trinity, 22 R III.

Staf. Alice, formerly wife of Robert de Knyghteleye, Chivaler, sued
Joan, daughter of Richard, son of Simon de Pekhale, for two and a half acres
of land, in LitUe Wyrleye, and she sued Juliana de Lappeleye, for two acres,

DE BANCO. TRINITY, 22 £. III. 81

and Bichard Goonnesone, and Geoffrey, his brother, for an acre and a half iu
the same vilL None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered
to take the tenements into the King's luuid, and to summon them for the
Morrow of All Souls, m. 10, dorso.

Staf. Adam de Morton, and Thomas, his brother, and William, son of
the said Adam, were sued by John de Chames, and Isabella, his wife, in a
plea that they should render to them a reasonable dower of Isabella, from the
ireehold formerly belonging to Edmund de Morton her former husband, in
Wilbryghton ; and John and Isabella did not appear and were plaintiffs ; the
suit was therefore dismissed, m. 25.

Staf, John, sou of Simon de Guattesleye, sued John le Cok, Hugh Michel,
Simon Colet, and John, son of Henry Adekynes, of Honesworth, for forcibly
breaking into his close, at Pirye (Perry Bair), and taking twelve cows, and
six calves, worth 20 marks. None of the defendants appeared, and the
Sheriff returned they could not be found, etc. He was therefore ordered to
arrest and produce them on the Octaves of St MichaeL m. 46.

Staf, Richard le Palmere, of Burton, who was said to be of full age, sued
Joan, formerly wife of Kobert le Bamevile, and Richard, son of Robert
Barnevile, and Joan, sister of Richard, for a messuage, twelve acres of land,
and two acres of meadow, in Shaldeford. None of the defendants
appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to summon them for the Morrow of
All Souls, m. 80.

Staf. William le Botiller, of Wemme, Chivaler, sued Richard, son of
William de Careswelle, in a plea that he should give up to him the custody of
the laud and heir of John de Stalbrok, which belonged to him, inasmuch as
the said John held his land of him by military service. Richard did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on the
Morrow of St. Martin, and to publicly proclaim in three full County Courts,
that the said Richard was to appear at the above term to answer the plea of
the said William, m. 12.

Staff, Robert Hillaxy sued William, son of John de Tresele in a plea that
he should render a reasonable account for the time he was the receiver of his
money. William did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to ari'est and
produce him on the Quindene of St. MichaeL m. 121, dorso.

Staff. Nicholas de Beek, Knight, was summoned at the suit of William
Trussebut, Knight, for illegally teS^ing and detaining his cattle, and William
stated that the said Nicholas on the Monday after the Feast of St. Gregory
the Pope, 22 E. Ill, had taken in the vill of Payneslegh in a place called
Grenecroft, two horses and six oxen belonging to him, and for which he
claimed £20 as damages.

Nicholas defended his right to take the cattle, and stated that one Richard
de Draycote was formerly seised of certain lands in Paynislegh, and of many
other lands in Draicote, Cunsale, Kynguslegh, Wistan, Caltone, Alatansfeld,
Werrelowe, Sweynesmor, Borlond, and Wilne, and under the name of Richard
de Draicote, lord of Draicote had granted to Robert de Beck, his son"^ and to
his heirs and assigns, the grandfather of Nicholas and whose heir he is, an
annual rent of ;£100, to be received annually from all the lands and tenements
of the said Richard in the above-named vills, and with a power of distraint,
if the said rent should be in arrear, and by virtue of which deed the siiid
Robert was seised of the said rent, and likewise Robert, son of the said Robert
de Beck, the father of Nicholas and whose heii' he is, was seised of it, and

* Robert de Beck was legally stepeon only to Richard de Draicote, Richard
having married his mother, but he always called him his son, and it seems probable,
From the above grant, that he was his natural son. See suit p. 30 of Vol. 7 of
these Collections.

82 EXT£ACTS FROM THE PLEA BOLLS.

likewise the said Nicholas was seised of it up to the Feast of St. Michael
before the date of the taking of the cattle, and because j^OO of the said
annual rent was in arrear, he had taken the horses and oxen as was lawful,
and he produced the deed of the said Bichard de Draicote, which was in
these words —

Omnibus Chrispi fidelihus ad quos presens scriptum pervenerit Dominus
Ricardtts de Draycote dominus de eddem scUutem in domino^ Nooeritis me
dedisse, concessisse et per presens (sic) scriptum ohligatum esse pro me el
heredtbus meis vel assi^yiatis meis Rcherto de Beckfilio m>eo et heredwus suis et
assignatis in centum Itbris argenti annui reddiiUs exeunlibus de terris et tene-
mentis meis in Paynislegh^ DraycotCy Cunsale, Kynkusleahy Wistan^ Caltone,
Alstanisfeldy WerreloiMj SweyniemoTy Borlona, et fVilne percipiendum
videlicet medietcUem adfeslum Sancti Michalis et cUiam m^dietatem ad festum
AnnuTiciationis Beate Marie in perpetuum^ et etiam volo et concedo, etc. (here
follows power of distraint ana the usual warranty). Hiis testiims Fratre
Nichjolao Priore Sancti Thome Martirisy Domino Beginaldo de Leghy Dimiino
Willdmo de Caveriswalley Domino Roberto deStaundon^ Domino Radulfo
Bassety Willdmo Coyne de Hidm et aliis.

And William Trussebut stated he held nothing in the tenements named in
the said deed except by reason of coverture as of we freehold of Joan his wife,
and without whom he could not charge or dischai^ the tenements, and the
said Joan was therefore to be summoned for the Quindene of St Michael. A
postscript states that on that day WiUiam appeared and Nicholas appeared by
nis custos and the said Joan joined herself to William her husband in the
suit and they stated that they held the said manors and tenements, as of the
right of Joan, and of the heirs of her body and of the body of one Philip,
son of Bichard de Draicote, Chivaler, formerly her husband, by virtue of a
Fine levied in the Court of the King's father, oetween the said Bichard, and
the said Philip and Joan, respecting the said manors and tenements, of the
inheritance of John de Draycote, son and heir of the said Philip, begot of the
bodies of the said Philip and of Joan, and without whom they could not charge
or discharge the said lands, and as Nicholas did not deny this, the said John
was to be summoned for the Quiddene of St. Hillary, on which day all the
pleas of that term were adjourned by the King's writ to the Quindene of
Easter, 23 £. Ill, on which da;^ all the parties appeared and the said John
joined himself to the said W^illiam and «foan in the suit, and they stated that
the said Nicholas, at Tene, on the Saturday after the Feast of Peter and Paul,
22 E. Ill,* had granted by indenture, that whereas the said Bichard de
Draycote, Chivaler, had granted to the said Bobert de Beck a rent of £100 to
be received by the said Bobert and his heirs for ever from the said manors
and tenements into whosoever hands they might fall, that nevertheless the
said Nicholas by his deed indented granted for himself and his heirs, that all
the said manors and tenements should be quit and exonerated from £86 13«. 4d,^
part of the said rent of £100, in future, so that the residue of the said rent,
viz., 20 marks, should be charged only on the said lands, and they produced
the deed of the said Nicholas to that effect ; and thev stated that at the date
of the seizure of the cattle, no part of the said rent of 20 marks was in arrear.
And as Nicholas did not deny that he had executed the said deed, nor that
any part of the annual rent of 20 marks was in arrear at the date in question,
it was considered that the said William should recover his damages, which
were taxed by the Justices at 100«., and William afterwards remitted his
damages, m. 138.

Staff, Bobert, the Prior of St Thomas the Martyr, near Stafford, sued
John le Clerk, of Bradeleye, the elder, John, son of William de Wolsleye,

* This deed must have been executed immediately after the Trinity Sittings in
this year. The Feast of St. Petei and Paul is the 29th June ; Trinitj Term began
on the 12th June.

DE BANCO TRINITY, 22 E. III. 83

and William de la Doune for illegally taking and detaining his cattle. None
of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach them for
the Quindene of St. MichaeL m. 168, dor so.

Staff, Walter de Northburgh sued Hugh de Bisshopeston for taking his
chattels at Bisshopeston (Bishton), vi et armis, to the value of 100«. Hugh
did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on
the Octaves of St MichaeL m, 187.

Staff, Bichard, son of Richard de Weston, sued Bichard de Weston in a
plea that he should carry out a covenant made between them respecting sixty
acres of land, four acres of meadow, and an acre of wood in Kn^ghteleye.
Bichard did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the
Octaves of St. Michael, m. 191.

Stajff, William le Wodeward, of Boweleye, chaplain, and Walter Dunclent,
executors of the will of Matilda, formerlv wife of Walter, sued John Giffard
of Chiliuton, John de Penynton, William de Morthehale, Adam de Newebrugge.
WiUiam, son of John cle Whitemor, William de Chirchehous, chaplain, and
Bichard le Shepeherde, of Chilinton, in a plea that each of them should
deliver a reasonable account for the time they were the receivers of the
money of the said Matilda. None of the defendants appeared, and the
Sheriff was ordered to attach them for the Quindene of St. Michael, m,
191.

Staff, Balph de Stafford sued John Trussel, of Cublesdon, Chivaler, in a
plea that he, together with Thomas de Bruynton, John de Podemore, and
Kobert Balle, of Blorton, had abducted from Walton, near Stone, William,
son and heir of Kichard de Venables, who was under age, and whose marriage
belonged to him. The defendant did not appear, and the Sheriff returned
he could not be found, and held nothing, etc. He was therefore ordered to
put him into exigend, and if he did not appear to outlaw him, and if he
appeared, to produce him on tiie Octaves of the Purification, m. 195,
dorso.

Staff, Agnes, daughter of Balph le Taberer, of Brewode, and Matilda
her sister, sued Henry Muryweder, of Brewode, and Dionisia his wife, for
two parts of a messuage in Brewode, as their right and reasonable purparty
of the inheritance formerly belonging to Balph le Taberer, the father of the
said Agnes, Matilda, and Dionisia, and whose heirs they were, and who had
lately died. Henry and Dionisia appeared by attorney, and denied that the
said Balph had died seised of the messuage in question, and appealed to a
jury which was to be summoned for the Quindene of St. Martin, m. 208.

Derb. Margaret, formerly wife of Greoffrey de Greseleye, sued the. Prior
of Greseleye, for the third of thirty acres of land and three acres of meadow
in Castel Greseleye, as her dower, of the dotation of Geoffrey formerly her
husband.

The Prior appeared by attorney, and stated that the tenement in question
contained only four acres of land, and he called to warranty John de Grese-
leye, Chivaler, the son and heir of Geoffrey de Greseleye, who was to be
summoned for the Quindene of St. Michael, and as re^irded the meadow
land, the Prior stated that she was not entitled to dower trom it, because her
husband had never been seised of it in demesne, after he married her, and
he appealed to a jury which was to be summoned for the same date. A
postscript shews the suit was adjourned to the Quindene of St Hillary, m,
209, dorso.

Staff, Boger Trumwyne sued John de Mutton in a plea that he, together
with Koger le Taillour, Bobert Nowell, William atte Oke, Bichard Flemyng,
Bichard de Congreve, and seven others named, had forcibly broken into the
close of the said Boger Tromewyn, at Wheton Aston, and had trodden down

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and consumed his grass with their cattle to the value of 60«. John did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on the
Quindene of St MichaeL A postscript states that on that date the Sheriff
made no return to the writ, and he was ordered to distrain and produce the
said John on the Quindene of St. Hillary, m. 271.

Staff, John de Charteleye recovers five cottages and twenty-four acres
of land in Drengeton (Drineton), from Bobert, son of William de Drengeton,
the defendant making default, m. 308, dorso.

Staff. Joan, formerlv wife of John Godefray sued Bichard de Stafford,
Chivaler, for a third of a messuage and sixty acres of land, six acres of
meadow, ten acres of pasture, and 10«. of rent in MorughaJe, as dower.
Bichard called to warranty Bobert de Curtlyngton, clerk. Canon of the Church
of St. Chad, of Lichfeld, who was to hie summoned for a month from
Michaelmas, m. 313^ dorso.

Staff. Nicholaa, daughter of Greoffrey de Shenstone, and Agnes her sister,
sued Joan, formerly wife of Balph de Ardeme, of Yoxhale, for a messuage,
twelve and a half acres of land, an acre of meadow, and the third of a
messuage in Yoxhale. Joan did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
take the tenements into the Kin^s hand, and to sunmion her for the
Quindene of St Martin, m. 313, ^io.

DE BANCO. Mich., 22 E. III.

Staff. Bichard de Praers, of Weston, the elder, sued Bichard de le Lee,
of Berleston, and Amice his wife, for a messui^ and a carucate of land in
Berleston. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
take the tenements into the King^s hand, and to summon them for the Octaves
of St. Michael (sic), m. 1, dwrso.

Staff. John de Chames, and Isabella his wife, sued Adam de Morton
and liaomas his brother, and William, son of Adam for the third of two
messuages, a carucate of land, 100 acres of wood, 100 acres of pasture, and
13«. Ad. of rent in Wilbrighton, which they claimed as dower of Isabella.
The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take the
dower claimed into the Eling^s hand, and to summon them for the Morrow of
All Souls, m. 10.

Oxon. Greofirey le Archer, and Balph, son of Balph Basset, of Weldon,
sued John Wyard for the manor of Stanton Harcourt^ excepting five mes-
suages, two tofts and a virgate, and six acres of land. And they sued Bichard
Boteclyve, and Juliana his wife, and six other tenants for small parcels of land
in the same manor. And they stated that one Henry de la Wade, their
ancestor, was seised of the manor in demesne as of fee^ temp. Hen. Ill, and
from him they gave the following descent : —

Heniy de la Wade, temp. H. III.

Heniy, Jonn, Cecily Alianora Joan, Elizabeth,

oh. 9.p, ob. 9. p. I I ob. 9 p. ob, 9.p.

Edmund Bichard

le Archer. i

Gteoftrej le Archer,

)ttrey le Arcner, i i

the plaintiff. Ralph, Balph, brother

ob. i.p. and heir.

Bichard, Balph,

ob. tp. plaintiff.

DE BANCO. MICH., 22 E. III. 85

The defendants prayed a view and the suit was adjourned to the Quindene
of St. Hillary, m. 62.

Staff, John, son of Hugh le Bydere, sued Nicholas, son of John le Hunte
of Heyford, for forcibly entering his house at Lichefeld, breaking open a chest
and taking therefrom three florins worth 20«. and 20 marks in money and several
deeds and writings. Nicholas did not appear, and the Sheriff returned he
could not be found, and held nothing, etc. He was therefore ordered to put
him into exigendf and if he did not appear to outlaw him, and if he appeared to
produce him at a month from Easter. A postscript states that on tnat date
the Sheriff returned that the said Nicholas had been exacted at the County
Court held on the Thursday after the Feast of the Annimciation, 23 E. Ill,
and at four Countv Courts immediately preceding, and as no one of the county
appeared for him he had been outlawed, m. 88.

Staff, Laurence Pryket, of Salop, was sued by Adam, son of Henry Beyk,
of Swynnerton, to render a reasonable account for the time he was the receiver
of his money, and he stated that he had delivered to the said Laurence at
Swynnerton on the Thursday after the Feast of the Circumcision, 10 E. III|
a sum of £13 lOs. "ad marchandtgandum** on his account, and although
frequently recjuired to do so, he had never rendered anv account of the same.
Laurence denied that &e had received any money of the said Adam at the
date stated, and appealed to a jury, which was to be summoned for the
Octaves of St Martin. A postscript states that on that date the Sheriff made
no return, and the suit was adjourned to a month from Easter, m. 102,
darso.

Levc, Giles de Erdynton sued Bobert de Kynf;esf ord, and six other tenants
named, for land in Quemdon (Quomdon) as his right and inheritance, and in
which thev had no entry, except by a demise maoe by Henry de Erdynton
formerly husband of Matilda de Erdynton, his grandmother, and whose heir
he is, and to which she could not object during the life time of Henry, and he
stated that the said Matilda was seised of the tenements, temp. E. I, and from
her the right descended to one Henry as son and heir, and from Henry to
him, the said Giles as son and heir. Robert and the other tenants appeared
by attorney and acknowledged the right of the plaintiff, who was therefore
to recover seisin of the tenements, m. 120.

Staff. John de Stafford sued Walter de Yerdon, Chivaler, and Constance
Pees, of Alveton, for causing waste and destruction in houses, woods, and
gardens in Crakemarsh which he had demised to the said Walter and Con-
stance for their lives. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was
ordered to distrain and produce them on the Octaves of St. Hillary. A post-
script shews adjoumements of the suit up to the Octaves of St. Micnael,
23 E. III. m. 120.

Staff. The Sheriff had been ordered to summon a jury of the vicinage of
Lichfield and Great Curburgh to make recognition if a messuage and five
hundred acres of land, four acres of meadow, four acres of wood, and bs. 4d.
of rent which Simon, son and heir of Anne Trumwyne held of Ealph del Wal,
of Lychfeld, was held in socage, viz., by fealty, and service of 15^. annually,
and oy reason of which tenure the said Ralph should render a reasonable
account for the time he had held the said tenements whilst Simon was under
age, or not And the Sheriff returned the writ reached him too late and he
was ordered to summon a jury for the Morrow of the Purification. 911. ISO.

Salop. John de Beysvn sued John de Cly ve, and three others for forcibly
breaking into his close at Billyngsleye and cutting down and carrying away
his trees to the value of IOOjl None of the defendants appeared, and the
Sheriff returned they could not be found, and held nothing, etc., he was
therefore ordered to put them into " exigend " and if they did not appear to

86 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

outlaw them, and if they appeared to produce them at a month from Easter.
m, 145.

Staf. James de Audeleye sued John de Ardene in a plea that he should
give up to him William son and heir of Matthew de Chetelton, whose ward-
ship belonged to him, inasmuch as the said Matthew held his land of him by
military service. John did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain
and produce him on the Octaves oi the Purification, and to publicly proclaim
that the said John should appear at that date, at three fall county courts,
m. 176, dorso.

Staf, Margaret, formerly wife of John de Sparclyf, sued John de Verdon,
of Waterfal, and John de Leghe for unjustly taking and detaining an ox.
The defendants did not appear, and the Sher^ was oixlered to distrain and
produce them at the Quincfene of St. Hillary. A postscript shews adjoume-
ments of the sidt up to Michaelmas Term, 23 E. III. m 176, dorso.

Staf. The suit between Nicholas de Longford, Chivaler, and John le
Gray of Codenore, in which Nicholas claimed me wardship of John, son and
heir of William Soutcheverell, remanet sine die, the said John having letters
of protection, whilst in the retinue of Henry, Earl of Lancaster, in foreign
pai-ts, valid from the 12th October, 22 £. Ill, to the Feast of Christmas next
ensuing, m. 190.

Staf. Ralph de Stafford sued Thomas de Bruynton, John de Podmore, and
Bobert Balle, of Blorton, in a plea that they had, in conjunction with John
Trussel of Cablesdon, Chivaler, taken and abducted from Walton near Stone,
William, son and heir of Bichaixl de Yenables, who was under age, and whose
marriage belonged to him. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff
was ordered to distrain and produce them on the Octaves of St Hillary, and
the Sheriff stated that Thomas was dead. m. 197, dorso.

Staff. Bichard de la Pole sued Bichard de Kingeley, of Mackeley and
Bichard Wyther, in a plea that each of them should render a reasonable
account for the time liiey were his bailiffs in Newburgh. The defendants did
not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce them on the
Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 208, dorso.

Staff. John de Alrewas sued Thomas le Ourzon, Chivaler, and Simon de
Thorleye in a plea that they, in conjunction with Thomas de Mamliam, John
le Fremon, of Barre and Isabella, his wife, and John de Eton, had taken and
abducted from Oxeleye, John, son and heir of William de Maruham, who was
under a^e, and whose marriage belonged to him. None of the defendants
appeared, and the Sheriff returned they could not be found and held nothinff
by which they could be distrained. He was therefore ordered to arrest and
produce them on the Octaves of St Martin, m. 226, dorso.

Staf. Isabella, formerly wife of Henry de Ferrars, sued Hugh le Marchal
of Ethelaston, for forcibly breaking into her close at Wotton under Wevere, and
cutting down and carrying away her trees to the value of 100«. Hugh did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on the Morrow
of the Purification, m. 226, dorso.

Staff A mandate was sent to the Sheriff, that if Bichard de Burton and
Alice, his wife, found sufficient security to prosecute, he was to summon twenty-
four KnightB of the vicinage of Eccleshall to make recognition, whether Boger,
son of Boger de Aston, held anything in six acres of land, eighty acres of pas-
ture, and forty acres of wood in Eccleshale, so that he could have enfeoffed
the said Alice and William, son of Beginald de Chames, her former husband,
or not, the said Bichard and Alice having complained that a jury summoned
in a suit between Boger, the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, and the said
Alice (who had been admitted to defend the action after the default of her
husband) and which had been heard by writ of m'sipriiu at Lichfield before

DE BANCO. MICH., 22 E. III. 87

Roffer Hillaiy, had given & false verdict ; and the Sheriff returned that the
said Bichard and Alice had not found sufficient security, and they now
appeared before the justices and found security at this term. The Sheriff
was therefore ordered to summon a jury of twenty-four for the Quindene oi
St Hillary, m. 230, dorso.

Staff, Balph, Baron Stafford and Humfrey de Hastang, Archdeacon of
Coventry, sued Robert, son of Geoffrey de Greseleye, and Edmand his
brother, Walter le Vemey, John Osbam, of Kynceston, Hugh del Bolde,
John le Serjaunt, and John his son, John Grom, and William le Palmere of
Lockesleye, for taking their ffoods and chattels from Little Lockesleye to the
value of £20. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered
to attach them for the Octaves of St Hillary, m, 260.

Staff. Boger le Goldamyth, and Asnes his wife sued Bichard Wolrich,
of Sondon, Nicholas le Botiler, of Soudon, Chivaler, and Bichard Smalrys,
of Sondon, in a plea that they should render a reasonable account for the
time they were the receivers of the money of Agnes. None of the defend-
ants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain Bichard who had
found bail, and to apprehend the others, and to produce them on the Octaves
of St Martin, m. 260, dorso.

Staff. Boger de Fulton, chaplain, sued John de Stivinton, and John his
son, Thomas brother of John, son of John, John, sou of Boger de Stalynton,
Bichard de Caldon, William de Fulford, John, Prior of Stone, brother Stephen
de Assheboume, monk of Stone, and John de Aston of Stone, for forcibly
breaking into his close at Hildreston, and taking his goods and chattels to
the value of £20. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was
ordered to distrain the Prior, who had found oail, and to apprehend the
others and to produce them on the Octaves of St Hillary, m. 262.

Staff. The Sheriff had been ordered to arrest John de Tettebury and
keep him in the King's prison until he had paid Henry de la Pole, of Hertyiig-
don, a sum of £2,0 which he had acknowledged to owe to him in 15 E. Ill,
before Andrew Aubrey, lately Mayor of London, and William de Carleton,
clerk, deputed to receive acknowledgements of debts in London, and which
should have been paid at the Feast of Michaelmas next ensuing, and for
which a writ of scire facia* had been issued. And the Sheriff returned the
writ reached him too late, and he was ordered to return it at three weeks
from Easter. A postscript shews that no return had been made up to
Michaeknas Term, 23 E. III. m. 271.

Staff. The suit between John, son of John Baldewyn, of Salop, plaintiff,
and Bobert, son of Boger de Swynnerton, whom Thomas, son of Boger de
Swymierton, had called to warranty, and who had warranted to him, was
respited till the Octaves of the Purification through defect of a jury, nu
319, doTto.

Northumh. Ebor. The suit between Philip de Somerville, Chivaler, and
John de Somerville, of Burtf>n Annays, in which a jury was to make recog-
nition whether a certain deed which the said John had produced before the
Justices of assize in co. Northumberland, under the name of Boger de
Somervyle, lord of Burton Aunays, brother of the said Philip, and whose
heir he is, respecting a messuage and seventy acres of land, etc, in Great
Benton, was the act of the said Boger, as alledged b^ John or not, as alledffed
by PhiUp, was respited till the Quindene of St. Hillary, through defect of a
jury, ana also oi John de Fenwick, Knight, and other witnesses to the deed
who had not appeared, m. 360.

Staff. John de Charnes, and Isabella his wife, recover a third part of two
messuages, a carucate of Isknd, 100 acres of wood, 100 acres of pasture, and
13f. 4(i. of rent in Wilbrighton as dower of Isabella in a suit against Adam

88 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

de Morton, and Thomas his brother, and William, son of the said Adam,
the defendants making default. And as it was testified that Edmund de
Morton, the first husband of Isabella died seised of the tenements, the
Sheriff was ordered to enquire upon oath into the amount of damage caused
to Isabella by the detention of her dower, and to return the inquisition into
Court on the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 374.

Staf, Nicholas Bumel, Chiyaler, and Thomas AjBselot, were nmed by
William de Shareshull, Kniffht, for illegally taking four oxen on the
Monday after Michaelmas, in the vill of Coven, in a place called Covenhethe,
and illegally detaining them, etc., and for which he claimed £10 aa
damages.

The defendants defended the taking of the oxen, and stated that the said
William was seised of the manor of Coven, and hamlet of Brinesford in
demesne as of fee, and on the Monday after the Feast of the Assumption of
the Blessed Mary in 22 E. Ill, he had granted by deed under the name of
William de Shareshull, the elder, to Nicholas Bumel, his heirs and assigns,
an annual rent of £4 to be received annuallv from the said manor and hamlet,
with power of distress, if the rent should be in arrear, and because
2 marks of the rent was in arrear at Michaelmas before the date of caption,
he had taken the cattle, as was lawful, and he produced the deed of the said
William. As William could not deny his deed, nor that the said rent was
in arrear, the suit was dismissed and the said William was in misericorclid.
m. 378.

Staff, John de Pirye sued Thomas, son of Hugh de Atterberoe, of
Honesworth, Nicholas, son of John de la Launde, John, son of John de Parva
Barre, and Henry, son of William le Hunt, of Little Barre, for forcibly
breaking into his close at Little Barre and taking three young sparrow hawks,
worth 40«. None of the defendants ^ appeared, and the Sherifl' was ordered
to distrain Thomas, son of Hugh, who had found bail, and to apprehend
the others and produce them on the Quindene of .St. Hillary, m. 396,
doTfo.

Staff, Cecilia, daughter of Thomas de Denston, appeared against Robert
Selymon, for breaking into her house at Combrugge, and beating, wounding,
and ill-treating her. Robert did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered
to distrain and produce him on the Quindene of St Hillary, m. 396,
dorso.

Staff. The same Cecilia sued Robert Selymon, Thomas Selymon, and
William Wyther, in a plea that they should render a reasonable account for
the time they were the receivers of her money. The defendants did not
appear, and the Sheriff wsa ordered to attach them for the same date, m,
396, dorso.

Staff. John, son of Simon de Guattesleye, sued John le Cook, Hugh
Michel, Simon Colet, and John, son of Henry Adekynes for illegally taking
and detaining his cattle. None of the defendants appeared, and the
Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce them on the Quindene of St. ELillary.
m. 411.

Staff. Roger, son of Joan, formerly wife of Roger Tromewyn, of
Kevelyok, and Keveynon, and Robert, parson of the Church of Quenton, and
Alianora, sister of the said Roger and Robert, executors of the will of Joan,
formerly wife of Roger Tromewyn, of Kevelyok, and Keveynon, sued James
de Stafford, of Sondon, Knight, for a debt of £8. James did not appear,
and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for tiie Quindene of St. Hillary.
m.412.

Staf. Roger, son of Roger Tromewyne, Knight, and Robert Tromewyne,
parsim of the Church of Quenton, executors of the will of Roger Tromewyne,

DE BANCO. MICH., 22 E. IIT. 89

Knight, sued Bichard de Stafford, parson of the Church of Bromsbulf, the
executor of the will of Walter de Stafford, lately parson of the Church of
Bromshulf, in a plea that he should render to him twenty quarters of wheat,
worth £8, which he unjustly detained, and they sued Richard de Smalrys, for
a debt of £20. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered
to attach them for the Quindene of St. Hillary, m. 412.

Staff, The prior of Stanes was summoned at the suit of John Trussel, of
Cubbesdon,ChiYaler, in a plea that he should carry out the terms of a covenant
made between William, formerly Prior of Stanes, and William, son of Ivo
Pantyn (Pantulf ), kinsman of John, and whose heir he is, respecting the ad-
mittance of a certain clerk, or chaplain, as a monk in the house on the presen-
tation of the said John. The prior appeared by attorney, and a day was given
to the parties on the Quindene of St. Hillaiy. m. 412.

Staff, Thomas de Legh sued William de Wyvereston, for a moiety of the
manor of Caldon. William prayed a view, and a day was given to the parties
at three weeks from Easter. A postscript shews that the Sheriff had not
made any ret;um to the writ up to Hillary Term, 24 £. III. m. 412,
dorso.

Staff. William de Perton sued Henry Puysse, of Ruggeleye, John de
Hodynet, Bertram de Bagenholt, Robert le Say, William Bythewater,
Nicholas de Huntyndon, and John de Huntyndon, in a plea that each of them
should render a reasonable account for the time they were the receivers of his
money. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
attach them for the Quindene of St Hillary, m, 417.

Staff, A day was given to William, son of John de Prees, of Bobynton,
and Ermendrea, daughter of William de Perton, plaintiffs, and Richard de la
Lone, of Hampton, and Margery, his wife, in a plea of covenant, on the
Quindene of St. Hillary, prece fortium et dne essomis, m, 417.

Staff. Hugh le White sued William, son of Robert, son of Walter de
Hiighcesdon, for reaping, vi et annis, Jiis com, and grass, at liughcesdon,
(Hixon), to the value of 408, William did not appear, and the Sheriff returned
he could not be found, and held nothing, etc. He was therefore ordered to
arrest and produce him on the Octavos of St. Hillary, m, 420, dorso,

Stajf. Hugh de Wrottealeye, Chivaler, sued Agnes, daughter of William
in le Stones, and Joan, her sister, in a plea de nativitatate ; and they did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain, and he now ratumed they
held nothing, and it was testified they held sufficient.* He was therefore
ordered to distrain and produce them at the Quindene of St. Hillary, m. 420,
dorso.

Staff. John de Burghton, recovers ^ve acres of land, in Eccleshale, from
Walter le Childe, of Sogenhull, and Alice, his wife, and a messuage, and five
acres of land in the same vill, from William Huggeson, the defendants making
default, m, 420, dorso.

Staff, Nicholaa, daughter of Geoffi^y de Shenstone, and Agnes, her sister,
recover a messuage, twelve acres and a half of land, an acre and a half of
meadow, and the third part of a messuage, in Yoxhale, in a suit against Joan,
formerly wife of Ralph de Ardeme, of Yoxhale, the defendant making default.
m, 483, dorso.

Staff, Richard de Covene, the elder, recovers the moiety of a messuage in
Wolvei'nehampton, in a suit a^inst Richard Petyt, of Walshale, Henrv de
Prestewode, tne elder, and William de Holbarwe, the defendants making
default, m. 483, dorso,

* This suit does not occur again, and was probably oompromised by the pay-
ment of a fine or perhaps by the death of one of the parties to it. The groat
pestilence commenced about this date, and many of the suits of this term were
dropped.

90 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Staff, John le Corsoun, of Strethay, the elder, sued Thomas, son of John
de Sw3mnerton, Knight, and William de Frodeleje, for a messuage, and
twenty-four acres of land, in Morughale, Whitynton, and Strethay, which
Walter le Corsoun, gave to John, his son, and Emma, his wife, and the heirs
of their bodies, and which, after the death of the said John, son of Walter, and
of Emma, should descend to him as their son and heir, and he stated that the
said John and Emma, were seised of the tenements by virtue of the above
gift, in the reign of Edward I. Thomas denied that Walter had given the
tenements, as stated by John, and appealed to a jury, which was to be sum-
moned for the Quindene of St. Hillary. A postscript shews that the process
was continued till Easter Term, 23 E. Ill, when the defendants relinquished
their plea and admitted that the land had been given as stated by the pLaintiif.
John was therefore to recover seisin, m, 499.

Staf, John Page, and Alice, his wife, sued William le Strenser, of
Newcastle, for a messuage in the vill of Newcastle-under-Lyme, and they
sued Bobert Gilbert for another messuage in the same vill, and William le
Knyfsmyth, for two messuages, and two acres, and Thomas de Wodehull, and
Felice, his wife, for the third part of four messuages, and sixteen acres of land,
and other tenants in the same vill, for messuages and lands, which William de
Onyleye, had given to William de Routhesleye, and Isolda, his wife, and the
heirs of their bodies, and which after the death of the said William and
Isolda, should descend to Alice, as their daughter and heir. The defendants
prayed a view, and the suit was adjourned to a month from Easter, nu
603.

Staff. William de la Pole, Knight, the elder, and William, son of Richard
de la Pole, Knight, Thomas de Chaworth, Knight, and Joan, his wife,
executors of the will of Richard de la Pole, Knight, sued Robert Porter,
Marchaunt, in a plea that he should render a reasonable account for the time
he was the receiver of the money of the said Richard ; Robert did not appear,
and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce him on the Quindene of St.
Hillary. A postscript states that on that day a writ of the King adjourned all
the pleas of that date to the Quindene of Easter,*^ on which day the Sheriff
made no return, and the suit was adjourned to the Octaves of Holy Trinity,
m. 551.

Staff, Robert, son of Robert de Leygh, the elder (senior), sued Robert,
son of Robert de Leygh, the younger (juniorem),t for the thiitl of a carucate
of land, in Leygh. The defendant did not appear, and a day had been given
to him by his essoin after summons. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to
take the said third part into the Eling^s hand, and to summon him for the
Octaves of St. Hillary, m, 575, dorso.

Pleas of Assize, etc., taken at Stafford, before Roger
Hillary, Richard de la Pole, and William de Chilten-
HAM, Justices, etc., assigned, on the Thursday after
THE Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. 22
E. IIL

Staff, An assize, etc., if Ralph atte Halle, of Alrewych, and Agnes,
formerly wife of Robert atte Halle, had unjustly disseised Roger de
Elyngton, clerk, of three acres of meadow, and three acres of T)asture in

* Owing to the great pestilence then raging.

t Where two brothers bore the same baptismal name this was the usual way of
distinguishing them, whence the surnames of Elder, Senior, and Younger.

ASSIZES AT STAFFORD. 22 E. III. 91

Alrewych (Aldridge). The defendants did not appear, and the assize was
taken in their absence. The jury found in favour of Roger, damages 20«.
m, 100.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Eva, formerly wife of John de Wyvereston,
Joan, sister of £va, and Roger de Fenton, chaplain, had unjustly disseised
Richard, son of Thomas de Blythefeld, of a messuage, sixty acres of land,
and one acre of meadow in Admundeston, Oolton, Neuton, and Blythefeld.
Eva answered as tenant, and stated the tenements in dispute consisted of
a messuage, and twenty acres of land, and one acre of meadow, but said
nothing against the assize. It was therefore to proceed, but was respited to
be heard at Lychefeld through defect of recognitors, m. 100.

Staf. An assize, etc., if John de Hynkeleve, Chivaler, and Richard atte
Walle, of Aston, near Stone, had uniustlv disseised Richard de Mere, of
13«. 4(^. of rent in Aston, near Stone, and Ricnard being asked on what the rent
was charged, produced a deed by which Sir John de Hynkeleve had granted
to him the said rent for a term of years. The defendants did not appear,
and the assize was taken in their absence. The jury found in favour of
Richard de Mere, and assessed his damages at 7 marks, but stated that
Richard atte Walle had taken no part in the disseisin, m. 100.

Staff, An assize, etc., if Roger, son of John Trumwyn, Knight {militis)^
William, son of William de Lynton, of Asshemeresbrok, and William
Waleys, and Matilda, his wife, had unjustly disseised Sarra, daughter of
William de Aston, of Elmhurst, of a moiety of a messuage, and a moiety of
a mill, sixty acres of land, six acres of meadow, and six acres of pasture in
Longedon, Asshemeresbrok, and Elmhurst. The defendants did not appear,
and the assize was taken in their absence. The jury found that the
defendants had disseised the said Sarra, vi et armisy and assessed her
damages at 20 marks. Sarra was therefore to recover seisin and her
damages, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest the defendants. A postscript
states that Sarra afterwards appeared before the Justices, and stated
she had been paid the damages, ana the said Roger and the other defendants
made fine with the King at 40d.f for which John Trumwyn, Knight, and
Adam le Arblaster were sureties, m. 100.

Essoins.

Staf. William, son of Agnes de Eveiyngham, versus Robert le Clerk,
and John, his son, the younger, John de Meneurs, Chivaler, Robert
Mollesone, and William Jogelour, in a plea of mort d'ancestor by Philip

L • • 'J

Staf. William Tromwyn, Chivaler, verstu William, son of Richard
Sherard, of Cheteldon, and John, brother of the said William, and William,
son of Robert del Fernyhalgh, of Cheteldon, in a plea of novel disseisin by
Adam Cut. m. 100, dorso.

Pleas of Assizes, etc., taken at Stafford, before Eoger
Hillary and His Fellow Justices, assigned, etc., on
the Thursday after the Feast of St. Lucy the Virgin.
22 E. III.

Staf. An assize, etc., if Adam de Narwedale, and Sarra, his wife, Henry
de Narwedale, Thomas de Narwedale, and John, his brother, Ralph de
Alstonefeld, Henry de Alstonefeld, and Thomas, his brother, had unjustly
disseised Matilda, daughter of William, son of Roger de Alstonefeld, of a
messuage, and two bovates of land in Alstonefeld. Henry de Narwedale
appeared, and the suit was taken in the absence of the others, and Henry
pleaded that he was not tenant of the tenements in question at the date of

92 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

the writ, viz., on 20th October. 21 E. Ill, but the jury found in favour of
Matilda, and stated that he haa forcibly disseised her, and they assessed her
dama£;es at 100«. Matilda therefore recovered seisin of the tenement and
her damages, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest the said Henry, who
afterwards made iine with the King at I3s, 4cLy for which Hugh de Staunton
and Bichard Wyther were his sureties, m. 99.

Staf. An assize, etc., if Alice, daughter of William Gilbert, and
Fetronilla, her dau^ter, and John de Waleton, and Margaret, his wife, had
unjustly disseised John, son of Richard in the Hay, of a toft, a curtilage,
and half a virgate of laud in Mulewych. Alice appeared and pleaded that
Petronilla was under coverture, by one Henry de Baddesleye, her husband,
and John de Waleton stated that he held nothing in the tenements, and that
John, son of Richard, was the tenant at the date of the writ, viz., 2nd July,
21 £. III. The assize was adjourned to be taken at Stafford on the Thursday
after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, through defect of
recognitors, m. 99.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Henry de Hudlesdale, Agnes de Hudlesdale,
and Petronilla de Wodewale had unjustly disseised William de Wodewale of
ten acres of land in Buckenale. Henry and Petronilla did not appear, and
the assize was taken in their absence. Agnes took exception to the assize
because, on the Quindene of St. Michael, 16 E. Ill, she had brought a writ of
entry in Banco against the said William, under the name of William, son of
John de Wodewale, respecting eighteen acres of land in Buckenale, which
were the same tenement as was now in question, and against Petronilla,
formerly wife of John de Wodewale, respecting six acres of land in the
same vill, on which date the said Willuim and Petronilla had appeared and
could not defend the action, and she had recovered seisin against thenu
William stated that Agnes held nothing in the said tenements, and that the
said Henry was tenant at the date of the writ. The jury found that Henry
and Petronilla had unjustly disseised the said William of the tenements in
question, and thev assessed his damages at 20«. William was therefore to
recover seisin and his damages, but was in migericordid for his false claim
against Agnes, m. 99.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Alice, daughter of William Gilbert, and Petro-
nilla, daughter of the said Alice, and John de Waleton, and Margaret, his
wife, had unjustly disseised Stephen, son of Richard in the Hay, of a piece
of land in Mulewych, 200 feet in length, and 60 feet in width. Alice
appeared and took exception to the assize because a fine had been levied in
7 E. I, between Simon, son of Thomas de Mulewych, and Alice, daughter
of WiUiam Gilbert, complainants,^ and Thomas de Mulewych, deforciants, of
a messuage and four carucates of land, and the moiety of a mill, and 16«. of
rent in Mulewych, by which the said Thomas acknowledged the tenements
to be the right of Simon, to be held by him and Alice and the issue of their
bodies, and that the tenements now in dispute formed a portion of the tene-
ments named in the fine, and that Simon was dead, and that she had sued
for execution of the fine in the King's Court, and now held the tenements by
the judgement of the Court. Stephen pleaded he should not be precluded
from the assize by the fine because he was no party to it. The assize was
therefore to proceed, but was respited to the Thursday after the Feast of
the Exaltation of the Holy Cross through defect of recognitors, m. 99.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Adam de Shareshulle, Chivaler, Joan de
Mamham, Thomas de Ideshale, parson of the Church of Kynefare, and
William, the Persones bailif of Kynefare, had unjustly disseised Robert de
Wirleye, the younger, of a messuage, a mill, a carucate of land, twenty

* According to this date, Alice must have been nearly 90 years of as^e, the fine
having been levied 70 years before. A suit on the next page shews she died shortly
after this date.

DE BANCO. HILLAKY, 22-23 B. III. 93

acres of meadow, ten acres of wood, twenty acres of pasture, and six marks
of rent in Tybynton (Tipton).

Thomas answered as tenant, and pleaded he had entered by the feoff-
ment of the said Joan, and put himself on the assize. The jury found that
the said Adam, Joan, and William bad unjustly disseised the said Kobert,
and assessed his damages at £20. Bobert was therefore to recover seisin
and his damages, but was in misericordid for a false claim against Thomas.
TO, 99, dorao.

Staff. An assize, etc., if John de Haukeston, Chivaler, Henry Skatergode,
and Richard, son of Richard le Boweman, had unjustly disseised Henry, son
of Richard de la Pole, of Hertyndon, of a* rent of 19«. 8ei^., and the third
part of a mill in Alstonesfeld. John appeared by his bailifi^ Robert de
Guidon, who stated nothin^^ against the assize. It was therefore to proceed,
but wafi respited till the Thursday after the Feast of the Exaltation of the
Holy Cross through defect of recognitors. A postscript states that on that
date a jury found that the defendants had unjustly disseised the said Henry,
son of Henry {sic, but should be Richard), and they assessed his damages at
10 marks, m 99, dorso.

Staff, In the suit of William, son of William, son of John de Warton
versus John, son of Jordan de Warton, and Joan, his wife, and William, son
of the said John and Joan, none of the recognitors appeared, after having
been bound over, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest them. m. 99, dorso.

Staff. Robert de Bruynton, chaplain, who brought an assize of novel
disseisin against John de Weston, respecting tenements in Bruynton, did
not appear to prosecute it, and he and his sureties were in misericordid.

Staf. Alice de Chetewynde who brought an assize of novel disseisin
against Katrine, formerly wife of Philip de Chetewynde, and others
respecting tenements in Gretewych (Gratwich), did not appear to prosecute
tf and was in misericordid. m. 99, dorso.

Stctf. Robert, sou of Richard de Wolaston, of Admondeston, who
brought a writ of novel disseisin against John de Blithefeld and others,
respecting tenements in Admimdeston (Admaston), did not appear to
prosecute it^ and was in misericordid. m, 99, dorso.

DE BANCO. Hillary, 22-23 E. III.

Staff. Richard de Praers of Weston, the elder, sued Richard de le Lee, of
Berleston, and Amice, his wife, for a messuage and a carucate of land in
Berleston. The defendants did not appear, and had previously made default
at Michaelmas Term, and the Sheriff had been ordered to take the tenements
into the King's hand, and he now returned the writ reached him too late and
he was ordered as before, to take the tenements into the Kind's hand, and to
summon the parties for the Octaves of Holy Trinity, m. 9, aorso.

Staff. The Sheriff had been ordered to make inquisition upon oath whether
Edmund de Morton, the first husband of Isabella, now wife of John de
Chames, had died seised as of fee and in demesne of two messuages, a
carucate of land, 100 acres of wood, 100 acres of pasture, and I3s. 4d. of rent in
Wilbrighton out of which the said Isabella had recovered the third part as
dower against Adam de Morton, and Thomas, his brother, and William, son
of the said Adam, by the default of the defendants, and if the said Edmund
died so seised, what damages the said Isabella had suffered by the detention
of her dower, and to return the inquisition into Court at this Term, and the
Sheriff had done nothing, but returned the writ reached him too late ; he was
therefore ordered to make the return on the Quindene of Easter. A post-

MichaeL 971. 90.

94 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

script states that on that date, the Sheriff made no return, and he was
ordered to send it on the Octaves of St. MichaeL m. 9, dorso,

Staf. John de Okovere sued John le fiedel, of Eccleshale, in a plea that
he should render to him a reasonable account for the time he was the
receiver of his money at Okovere. John le Bedel did not appear, and the
Sheriff returned he could not be found ; he was therefore ordered to arrest
and produce him on the Octaves of St. Michael. 771. 60.

Staff. Balph Baron Stafford, and Humfrey de Has tang, the Archdeacon
of Coventry, sued Robert, son of Geoffrey de Greseleye, and Edmund, his
brother, Walter le Vemey, John Osbam of Kyngestone, Hugh del Bolde,
and four others, for forcibly taking their goods and chattels at Little
Lockesleye, and the Sheriff returned the defendants could not be found ; he
was therefore ordered to arrest and produce them on the Quindene of Easter.
m. 60.

Berb, Kichard de la Pole, of Hertyndon, appeared against Thomas, son
of John, son of John de Bucstoues, in a plea, that he should carry out a
covenant made between them respecting tnree messuages, 100 acres of land,
and the bailiwick of the Forestarship in the free Chace of Henry, Earl of
Lancaster, of Croudecote, in Hertyndon, Bucstones and C^udale. Thomafi
did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on
the Quinaene of Easter. A postscript states that on that date the Sheriff
made no return, and he was ordered to produce him on the Octaves of St.

Pleas of Assize at Lichefeld before Roger Hillary and
elchard de la pole, 'the presence of wiluam de

ChILTENHAM (NON EXPECTATA) by VIRTUE OF THE WRIT OF

THE King, on the Friday before the Feast of St.
Gregory the Pope. 23 E. III.

Staf. An assize, etc., if Boger, Bishop of Coventry and Lychfeld,
Magister Bobert de Biuton, of Lychef eld, ana Agnes, his wife, Boger, son of
the said Bobert, Bichard Sterre, Bobert de Elmhurst of Lychefeld, Nicholas
Marchal of Morehale, and two others named, had unjustly disseised Henry,
son of Bobert Othehull of Lychefeld, of two messuages, a mill, and twenty-four
acres of land in Lychefeld. The Bishop, Bobert de Burton, Agnes, his wife,
and Boger, their son, and Bichard Sterre appeared, and the others did not
appear, and the assize was taken in their absence, and the Bishop answered
as tenant of the mill and six acres of the land, and Bichard Sterre answered
as tenant of a piece of the land, and the said Magister Bobert, and Affnes,
and Boger, answered as tenants of the residue, and the Bishop and Bichard
Sterre pleaded that the said Henry had released and quit claimed to them
all his right in the said tenements^ and as Henry could not deny this, the
suit against them was dismissed, and the said Magister Bobert, Agnes, and
Boffer stated that the assize should not be taken against them because the
said Henry had been excommunicated owing to his open contumacy, and
they produced the Bishop's letters which testified to this. The assize was
theren)re to remain till the Saturday after the Feast of the Exaltation of
the Holy Cross at Stafford, and in the meantime, the said Henry was to sue
for a letter of absolution, m. 98.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Alice, daughter of William Gilbert, and
Petronilla, daughter of the said Alice, and John de Waleton, and Margaret,
his wife, had unjustly disseised Stephen, son of Bichard in the Hay, of a
piece of laud in Mulewych, 200 feet in length and sixty feet in breadth.

DB BANCO. EASTER, 23 E. Ut 95

The defendants pleaded they should not answer because the said Alice
was dead, and as Stephen could not deny this, the suit was dismissed, m.
98.

Staf. An assize, etc., if the same defendants had unjustly disseised John
the son of Bichard in the Hay, of a toft and half a virgate of land in
Mulewych ; the defendant pleaded as in the last suit, and the suit was
dismissed, m. 98.

Staf, William Tromwyn, Chivaler, not prosecuting his assize of novel
disseisin against William, son of Richard Sherard, of Clietilton, and others,
respecting tenements in Chetelton, he and his sureties, viz., John de
Whitegreve, and John atte Broke, were in misericordid, m. 98, darso,

Staf, William, son of Mathew de Chetelton, and Katrine, his wife, not
prosecuting their writ of. novel disseisin against James de Audeley of Helegh
Chivaler, and others, respecting tenements in Chetilton, the suit was dis-
missed, m, 98, dorso,

Staf. Richard, son of Thomas de Blythefeld, not prosecuting his writ of
novel disseisin against Eva, formerly wife of John de Wyvereston, and Joan,
sister of Eva, and Roger de Fenton, chaplain, respecting tenements in
Admundeston, he and his suretiea, viz., John de Blythefeld, and Richard de
Hampton, were in misericordid, m. 98, dorso.

' Staff. William, the prior of the Hospital of St. John the Baptist, of
Lychefeld, not prosecuting his writ of novel disseisin against John de
Freford, Chivaler, and others, respecting tenements in Lychefeld ; he and
his sureties, viz., Reginald Godman, and William Pope were in misericwdid^
m. 98, dorso,

DE BANCO. Easter, 23 E. III.

Staf. The Sheriflf had been ordered to arrest Adam Salewey, William,
brother of William Tromewyn, John de Whytegreve, and John le Muleward,
and to produce them at this Term, to make satisfaction to the King for a
trespass committed, vi et armis, against Roger, the Bishop of Coventry and
Lichfield, and of which they had been convicted by a jury before Roger
Hillary, on the Thursday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 22 E. Ill,
at Stafford, and the Sheriff now returned they could not be foimd. He was
therefore ordered to put them into " exigepd^" and if they did not appear, to
outlaw them, and if they appeared, to arrest and produce them on the
Octaves of St. Martin, m. 7.

Staff. By another writ, the Sheriff was ordered to deliver all the goods
and chattels of the said defendants and half their lands, to the Bishop of
Coventry and Lichfield, to be held by him until he had raised from
them a sum of £8 damages adjudged to him for the said trespass, m, 7,
dorso.

Staff. Richard de Harecourt, Chivaler, sued Robert de Westhalgh, and
Ro^er de Westhalgh for breaking into his park at Elenhale, vi et armis, and
taking his goods and chattels, and his gajne to the value of £20. The
defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and
produce them at the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 70.

Staff. Robert Elay, sued Ralph de Makley, and Richard, and John, his
brothers, for taking him by force and imprisoning him at Uttokeshathere,
and ill-treating him until he had paid to them a fine of 40s. for his release,
and for detaining 80 florins belonging to him, worth 20 marks. The
defendant did not appear, but had found bail, and the Sheriff was ordered
to distrain and produce them on the Octaves of St. Michael, m. 101,
dorso.

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Staff. Orabella, formerly wife of John de Pykstok, of Stafford, sued*
Seginald le White, vicar of the Church of Ceateford (Seighford), for forcibly
entering her close and her houses at Whethales, and taking timber and goods
and chattels, to the value of 100«. and for beating and ill-treating her servants
80 that she lost their services for a length of time. Beginald did not appear,
and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce him on the Quindene of
H0I7 Trinity, m. 101, dorso.

Staff, Richard de la Pole, sued Richard Wy ther. in a plea that he should
render a reasonable account for the time he was his bailiff in Neuburgh.
The defendant did not appear, and the Sheriff returned he could not be
found, and held nothing, etc ; he was therefore ordered to put him into
'* exigend^" and if he did not appear, to outlaw him, and if he appeared, to
Arrest and produce him on the Morrow of St. Martin, m, 202.

Staff, The suit of John, son of John Baldewyn of Salop, against Robert^
son of Roger de Swyunerton, whom Thomas, sou of Roger de Swynnerton,
bad called to warranty, in a plea of land, was respited till the Octaves of So.
Michael through defect of a jury unless R Hillary should first come
to Stafford on the Saturday after Uie Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy
Cross, m. 107.

Staff, William Trumwyn, sued John le Carter, for causing waste and
destruction in the houses, gardens, lands, eta, which he held of him in
Cannokbury, for a term of ten years, and he stated that John held of him a
messuage, a garden, sis acres of land, and thirty acres of wood, by a demise
made by him for ten years, and he had pulled aown a chamber, and sold the
timber to the value of 60^., and had cut down and sold twenty apple trees,
each worth 6ci?., and had dug pits and sold the clay and stone from them, to
the value of 100«., and had cut down and sold 100 oak trees, each worth 12d,
sixty ash trees, each worth lOcL^ and twenty corulos, each worth 4d. The
defendant did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to go in person to the
tenement, and on the oath of a jury, assess the damage, and return the
inquisition into Court on the Octaves of St. Michael m, 1 16.

Staff, John de Ardeme was summoned to answer the plea of James de
Andeleye that he should jpve up to him William, son aud heir of Matthew
de Chetelton, whose wardship belonged to him, inasmuch as the said Matthew
held his land of him by military service, and James stated by his attorney
that the said Matthew held of him as of his manor of Endon, the manor of
Chetelton (Cheddleton), by homage and fealty and scutage of 40«. for a
King's scutage of 40^. and less for less, and more for more, and doing suit at
the Court of the said James at Endon every three weeks, and for the service
of accompanying the said James for nine days at his own costs with a man
at arms, two hol^lars, and two archers, in Wales, whenever war should happen
to take place between the King and the Welsh.''^ John appeared by
attorney, and denied that the said Matthew had held his lands of James by
military service as stated by the plaintiff, and appealed to a jury which was
to be summoned for the Octaves of St. Michael, m. 116.

Salop. John de Perton, Chivaler, by Giles Carles, his attorney, sued
Thomas de la Hyde, and Margaret his wife, to carry out a covenant made
between them respecting a messuage and a carucateof land in Ideshale. The
defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach them for
the Octaves of St. Michael, m. 167.

Staff. Isabella, formerly wife of John de Myners, Chivaler, sued Robert
le Spenser, chaplain, for a third part of 40 acres of land in Uttoksather,

* The Latin words are " et per tervitium eundi cum ipso Jacoho per novem dies
ad cuttve suoe propria* cum uno hamine ad arma, duohut hchelariUy et duobus
eoffittariU in Walliam, Sfc. It would appear therefore that for the shorter seryice
in Wales, he was liable for two men-at-arms, two hobelars, aud two archers.

DE BANCO. MICH., 23 B. III. 97

which she claimed as dower, Bobert did not appear, and the Sheriff was
ordered to take the dower claimed into the King's hand, and to smnmou him
for the Octaves of Holj Trinity, m. 157.

Staff. Thomas, son of Hu^h de Atterberge, of Honesworth, was attached
at the suit of John de Pyne. for breaking, m et armis, in company with
Nicholas, son of John de la Launde, John, son of John de Parva Barre,
and Henry, son of William le Hunte, of Parva Barre, into his close at
Pyne, on the Wednesday after the Feast of St. Barnabas, 22 £. Ill, viz.,
with swords and bows and arrows, and taking three young sparrow
hawks worth 40«., and for which he claimed l(Kto. as damages. Thomas
appeared by attorney, and denied the trespass and injury, and appealed to
a juTy which was to be simimoued for the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m,
166.

The same John appeared against the said Nicholas and the others named
for the same trespass, and they did not appear, and the Sheriff returned they
oould not be found, and held nothing, etc. He was therefore ordered to
arrest and produce them on the same (mte. m, 165.

Staff. In the suit of Henry de la Pole against John de Tettebury for a
debt of £20. The Sheriff returned that John could not be found. He was
therefore ordered to proceed by writ of scire facias and return it on the
Quindene of St. Michael. 971. 175, chrso.

A writ by the King dated from Wodestok, 12 May, 23 E. Ill, adjourns
all suits of lYinity Term to the Octaves of St. Michael, *' in eodem statu quo
nuTic" in consequence of the deadly pestilence then raging. The preamble
states " Quia pestilentta mortalis que apud Civitatem nontram Londinii, et in
partibus circumtricinis sictU et alioi aaiu regnaoit nondum desistit^ set potius
in dies invalescit quod dolenter referimttSf per quod non pauci attomatorum
negocia communa indicto Banco prosequentium in instanti termino Pasche et hoe
luce subito sunt subtracts et de nonntUlis eorundem attomatorum^ etc."

DE BANCO. Mich., 23 E. III.

Staf, Hawise, formerly wife of Balph le Botiler, sued Robert de
Shareshull in a plea that he should render to her a reasonable account for
the time he was the receiver of her money. Robert did not appear, and
the Sheriff was ordered to distrain, and produce him on the Octaves of St.
Hillary, m. 9.

Leyc. Derb. Staff. Northampt. Thomas Cursoun, Chivaler, sued Thomas,
son and heir of Emma Brabasoun, of Croxhale, in a plea that he should
warrant to him the manor of Sibertoft, in co. Northampton, which was
valued at £21 I3s. 4c/., which John TArcher claimed against him, and he did
not appear, and had previously made default at Easter Term, 22 K III, after
an essoin de servitio domini Regis, after an essoin de malo veniendiy and after
summons. And the Sheriffs of cos. Leicester, Derby, and Stafford had each
been ordered to take into the King's hand land belonging to the said Thomas,
son and heir of Emma, to the value of the said manor, and to summon the
parties for the Qiiindene of St. Hillary, on which day all the Pleas of that
Quindene were adjourned to the Quindene of Easter by the writ of the King,
on which day the parties appeared by attorney, and the Sheriffs made no
returns, and they were ordered as before, and co make the returns on the
Octaves of St. Michael. And the parties now appeared by their attomies
and the Sheriffs sent no writs, and tney were ordered as before, and to make
the returns on the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 22.

Staff. Hu^h de Northburgh, Chivaler, sued Geoffrey Feirfox, clerk, for
forcibly breakmg into his houses at Elmhurst and Strethaye, and taking
three horses and twelve oxen, worth £10,and goods and chattels to the value of

98 EXTRACTS FROM TUE PLEA ROLLS.

£10. Geoffrev did not appear, and the Sheriflf returned he held nothing ; he
was therefore ordered to arrest and produce him at thi'ee weeks from Easter.
ffi, 88.

Staff, Richard de Stafford, Chivaler, sued the Abbot of Evesham to
surrender to him Hum;)hrey, son and heir of Simon de Rufgeleye, whose
custody belonged to him, inasmuch as the said Simon held his l&nd of him by
military service. The Abbot did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
attach him for the Octaves of St. Hillaiy. m, 88.

Staff » Robert de Greseleye, Chivaler, sued Peter de Baddesleye, of Coton,
in a plea that he should render a reasonable account for the time he was the
receiver of his money. Peter did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
attach him for the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 110.

Staff, Hugh de Wrottesley, Knight, sued Richard, son of Ralph de
Grendon, Richard atte Yate, of Grendon, Geoffrey, provost of Grendon
(Grindon), and Emma, formerly wife of Nicholas, the Provost of Grendon for
forcibly taking his goods and chattels at Boterton, to the value of 40«. The
defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and pro-
duce them on the Octaves of St. Hillary. A postscript shews that on that
date the Sheriff made no return, and he was ordered to produce them at three
weeks from Easter, m. 110.*

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Staff. John de Sutton, of Duddeleye, Chivaler, sued Robert de Dogmers-
f eld for forcibly entering his park at Se^esleye, tiJdng his game, and cutting
down his trees to the value of 100«. Robert did not appear, and had been
attached by Hugh de Wrottesleye, Chivaler, and William de la Lone ; they
are therefore in misertcordid, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and
produce the defendant on the Octaves of Holy Trinity, m, 3.

Staff. John de Okovere, and Ralph his son, John le Smythesone, of
Ambryghton, and Richard, son of Ralph atte Pirye, executors of the will of
Adam atte Fyrye, chaplain, sued Robert, son and heir of Robert de Sav, for a
debt of £6. Robert did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain
and produce him on the Quindene of Holy Trinity. A postscript shews
adjouniements of the suit up to Hillary Term, 25 E. III. m. 64.

Staf. Margaret, formerly wife of Richard de Liegh, executrix of the
will of Richard de Liegh, sued William le Werney, of Bromshulf, for a debt
of 90 marks. William did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
distrain and produce him on the Octaves of Holy Trinity, m. 66, dorso.

Lincoln. A day was given to Richard de Swynerton, Prebendary of
the Prebend of the South Part (partis Ausiralis) of the Church of Grantham
in the Church of the Blessed Mary of Salisbury, plaintiff, and Henry
Basset, parson of the (Thurch of Welby, defendant, in a suit respecting an
annual rent, on the Octaves of Holy Trinity, on the prayer of tne parties,
and without essoins, " prece partivm et sine essoniis." m. 71.

Staf. Margaret, formerlv wife of Thomas de Tomenhom, sued Margaret^
formerly wife of Geoffirev de Greseleye, citstas of a part of the lands of
Thomas, son and heir of Thomas de Tomenhorn, for a third part of the

* This was the year of the Great Pestilence and the Rolls of the Courts of
Law are exceedingly meagre. In place of 500 membranes, the usual number, this
Roll contains 139 membranes only. Few of the suits which were in Court, before
this term, are to be found later on, one or other of the parties to them haying been
probably carried off by the plague.

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manor of Tomenhom (Tamhom), which she claimed as dower, and the
defendant did not appear, and had made default at Hillary Term, and the
Sheriff had been oroered to take the dower claimed into the Kinff*8 hand,
and to summon her for this Term. And the Sheriff now returned he had
handed the writ to Adam le Arblaster, the bailiff of the Bishop's Liberty,
who had done nothing. The Sheriff was therefore ordered as before hj writ of
non omittas propter Iwertaiem, and to summon the defendant for the Morrow of
St. John the ^ptist. m. 72, dorso,

Staf. Elizabeth, formerly wife of Bobert Corbet, of Hadeleye, sued John
de Oddyngseles, and Amice his wife, for a third part of the manor of
Berlaston, which she claimed as dower. John and Amice appeared by
attorney, and admitted the claim, m. 118.

Pleas of Assize taken at Stafford, before Roger Hillary,

ElCHARD DE LA POLE, AND WiLLIAM DE ChILTENHAM,

Justices of the Lord the King assigned to take Assizes
IN CO. Stafford, on the Thursday after the Feast of
St. Peter ad Vincula. 24 E. III.

Staf. An assize, eta, if John Chameles, John, son of John Seymor,
Knight (mUttis), and Nicholas le Archer, had unjustly disseised Henry de
Stanydelf of four messuages, seventy acres of laud, ana ten acres of meadow
in Felde near Leygh. John, sou of John appeared, and one Adam Pi-at
answered for the others as their bailiff and denied the disseisin. And John,
son of John answered by his custos and as tenant and stated that one Bose de
Preston was formerly seised of the tenements in question, and she had
married Robert de Pype, Knight, and Bobert de Pype and Bose had after-
ward enfeoffed one William de Jarkeuville and Alice his wife and the heirs
of their bodies, and failing such, the tenements were to revert to the right
heirs of the said Bose, ana William had issue by Alice two sons, John and
William, and William Jaukenville the elder died, and after his death Alice
married one Balph de Shepeye, and Balph and Alice demised the same tene-
ments to the said William, son of William, to be held by him for his life,
and Alice afterwards died. And the said Henry, who now sued, brought a
writ of right at York, viz., at a month from Michaelmas, 1 1 E. Ill, against
the said William, son of William, and claimed the tenements by a seisin of
one Nicholas, his ancestor, and recovered them by a great assize through the
default of the defendant, aud the said Henry then demised the tenements
so recovered to the same William against whom he had recovered them to be
held by him and the heirs of his body, and the said William afterwards died,
leaving no issue, on which the said Henry re-entered into the tenements.
And uterwards one WiUiam, son of John, son of the aforesaid WiUiam
Jarkeuville, the eldest bom, entered upon the possession (sic) of the said Henry
and died seised of the tenements as of fee tail, and after his death the said
John, son of John Seymor, as heir of the said Bose, entered into his reversion,
because all to whom the said tenements had descended in fee tail had then
died, and the said Henry had intruded himself upon the possession of the
said John, and he prayed for judgement, whether b/ virtue of such an
intrusion he could bring an assize against him, and as the said John, son of
John, was under ace, the Court was of opinion that the assize should pro-
ceed. The jury found in favour of Henry with 40«. damages, and the
jury being asked whether the said Henry had enfeoffed the said William,
son of William, before the tenements had been recovered by the writ of
right, or afterwards, said, the feoffment was made afterwards, and that after
the death of the said WiUiam, Henry had entered into the tenements long

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before the said John, son of John, had made any claim to them. It there-
fore appeared to the Court that the said Henry had manifestly been
disseisea, and that he ought to recover seisin and his damages, m. 97.

Staff, An assize, etc., if James de Audeleye, of Helegh, Knight, John
Lascy, and Anabel his wife, and Bo^er de Bradeshagh had unjustly disseised
Katrine, formerly wife of Mathew de Chatulton, of the manor of Chedulton.
John LsLBcy and Anabel appeared and Adam Prat appeared for the others as
their bailiff, and denied any injury to the plaintiff. And John and Anabel
answered as tenants of the manor in (j^uestion, and stated that one William
de Chetulton was seised of the manor m demesne as of fee, and had enfeoffed
in it, one John Tok, parson of the Church of Grendon, and the said John
afterwards enfeoffed m the same manor one Mael, son of the said William,
to be held by him and his heirs male of the body of Joan, his wife, and the
said Mael had issue by the said Joan, one William, and tliey afterwards
died. And after their deaths the said William entered as son and heir of
the said Mael, and died without leaving any male issue, and after his death,
the said Anabel entered as sister and heir of the said William, and the said
John and Anabel challenged the panel, because it had been made entirely
on the nomination of the said Katrine and as it appeared to be so by the
tryers {per triatores) a mandate was sent to the Coroners of the county to
form a panel of legal men suspected by neither party {neutri parte stupectis)
by Tuesday next after tlie Feast of St. Matthew at Lychfeld, and the first
panel was annulled ; on which day the Coroners returned their writs, and the
said Katrine was not present to prosecute her plea. The suit was therefore
dismissed, m. 97, dorao.

Staff. In the suit of John de Tettebury versus John Frebody of Dudde-
leye, Alianora his wife, Koger de Holigrene and William his son, Kichard,
son of Bichard Lovekys, of Wytheges (the Wergs) Edith, formerly wife of
Richard Henrys, Henry de Compton, and others; none of the parties
appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest them. m. 97, dorso.

Staff, The same was ordered in the cases of John de Somerville, verstu
John de Aire was, and John de Hastang versus Henry de Braylesford,
Chivaler, and Joan his wife ; none of the parties having appeared after having
been bound over.

DE BANCO. Mich., 24 E. TIL

Essex, William, son of Richard de la Pole, Chivaler, and Margaret, his
wife, by Nicholas de Rysyng, attorney for William, and ctistos of Margaret,
sued John, son of John de Oxenford for three messuages, three tofts, 100
acres of laud, ten acres of meadow, forty acres of pasture, 300 acres of wood,
and 60«. of rent in Crishale as the right of Margaret by a writ ^* de consan-
guinitate," John appeared by John Gaudewyn, his custoSy and prayed a
view, and the suit was adjourned to the Octaves of St. Hillary, m, 1.

Staff, Richard Frebody and Lucy his wife sued Richard Leveson, of
Wolvernehampton, for a third of a rent of 20«. in Seisedon, as dower of
Lu(nr. Richard prayed a view, and the suit was adjourned to the Morrow of
St Martin, m. 30.

Staff, Alice, daughter of Fulk de Penebrugge, sued Richard de Whatton,
prior of Trentham, and Elizabeth, formerly wife of Robert Corbet, of
Haddeleye, executors of the will of Robert Corbet, of Haddeleye, for a debt
of 40 marks. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
attach them for the Quindene of St. Hillary, m, 39, dorsa.

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101

Warw, Thomas Walteres, of Pencrich, sued Boger Walteres, of Pylaten-
hale, for forcibly breaking into his houses at Elmedon,^ and taking his goods
and chatteLs to the value of £10. Koger did not appear, and the Sheriff was
ordered to arrest and produce him on the Octaves of St. Martin. 971. 39, dorso.

Staff, John de Hastang, Chivaler, sued Bichard de Hurleston in a plea
that he should render a reasonable account for the time he was his bailiff in
Chebeseye. Richard did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest
and produce him on the Octaves of St. Martin, m, 46.

Staff. John Giffard, of Chilynton, sued John Hastang, Chivaler, in a plea
that he should acquit him of the service which Roger, Sishop of Coventry
and Lichfield, exacted from him for the freehold he held of the said John
Hastang in Walton, and of which the said John Hastang was mesne tenant
{medin^ between them, and ought to acquit him. John Hastang did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the Quindene of St.
Hulary. m. 87, dor90.

Staff Richard de Stafford, Chivaler, sued Edmund de Bereford, John de
Rocheford, and John de la Lee for abducting from Stotf old, Alice, daughter
and heir of John de Stretton, who was imder age, and whose marriage
belonged to him. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was
ordered to distrain those who had f oimd security, and to apprehend the others,
and produce them at a month from Easter, and in the meantime to make
diligent search for the heir, and if found, to produce her at the same time,
m. 87, dorso.

Staff, Alesia, formerly wife of John de Hynkeleye, who brought a writ
of dower against the prior of Stone, the custos of the land and heir of John
de Hynkeleye, respecting tenements in Aston, near Stone, did not appear to
prosecute it, and she and her sureties were in misericordid, m. 87, dorso.

Staff, Simon Thorleye was attached to answer the plea of John de
Alrewas and Alianora his wife, that he, together with Thomas Carson,
Chivaler, Thomas de Mamam, and John de Eton, had taken and abducted
from Oxleye, John, the son and heir of William de Maruam, who was imder
age , and whose marriage belonged to them, and they stated that the said
William de Mamam, the father of the heir, held of John de Butetourt, a
messuage and a carucate of land in Bromwych by homage, fealty, and a pay-
ment of 6d, for 8cutage,t when the King's scutage of 40s, fell due, and by the
service of Id, annually at Christmas, and that he had died in the homage of
the said John de Butetourt, leaving an heir imder age, and the said John had
granted the custody of the lands and marriage of the heir to the said John
de Alrewas and Alianora, and the said Simon with the others named on the
Monday after the Feast of St. Peter in Cathedrft, 21 E. Ill, had taken and
abducted the heir from Oxley against the will of the said John and Alianora,
and for which they claimed £100 as damages, and they produced their proofs
and the deed of John de Botetourt. Simon appeared by attorney and aenied
he had abducted the heir as stated, and put himself on the country. The
Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon a jury for the Quindene of St.
Martin. A postscript shews repeated adjoumements of the suit through
defect of a jury up to Hillary Term, 26-26 E. IIL m, 110.

Staf. John Adys and Alice his wife sued Walter de Chllteme for a
messuage and two carucates of land in Great Barre, Weddenusbury and

* The Walters of Pilatenhale derived their name from Walter do Elmedon,
Lord of Pilatenhale, temp. E. I. This suit shows that Walter was of Elmedon,
in 00. Warwick, where he probably held under the Whitacres, who were the lords
of the Fee.

t The Mamhams, held half the manor of Westbromwich and the service was
originally half a knight's fee, but it appears to have been commuted.

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Walsale which Richard le Wronge, parson of the Chnrch of Shiistoke had
given to William le Wronge and Isabella his wife, and the heirs of their
bodies, and they stated that the said William and Isabella had been seised cf
the tenements in the reign of Edward, the King's father, and they should
descend to the said Alice by the form of gift. Walter appeared by attorney
and denied that the tenements had been given as stated oy the plaintifife, and
appealed to a jury. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon a jury for
three weeks from Easter, unless Boger Hillary should first come to Great
Barre on the Thursday after Christmas. A postscript states that the suit
was heard at tlie above date by Roger Hillary, with whom was associated
Hugh de Aston, and a junr elected by consent of the parties stated on oath
that the said Richard le Wronge did not grant the tenements to William le
Wron^ and Isabella his wife and the heirs of their bo<iies, as stated by the
plaintiffs. Verdict for Walter de Ohilteme. m. 139, dorso.

Staf, Richard, prior of Ronton, sued Richard Jurdan, of Knyghteley,
John le Taillour of Knygteleye, Thomas de Stretton, of Knyghteley, William
de Whitegreve, of Gnousale, and two others^ for forcibly rescuing cattle which
he had impounded according to the law and custom of the kingdom. None
of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and pro-
duce them on the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 148.

Staff, Edward, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall and Earl of Chester,
sued Peter Passemere, of Tuttebury, in a plea that he should deliver up to
him Matilda, daughter and heir of John de Willenhale, whose wardflhip
belonged to him, inasmuch that the said John had held his land of him bv
military service. Peter did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to attach
him for the Octaves of St.- Hillary, m. 169.

Staf. John de Sutton, of Duddeleye, Chivaler, sued John de Stafford in
a plea that he should render to him a reasonable account for the time he was
the receiver of his money. John de Stafford did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to distrain, and produce him on the Octaves of St. Hillary,
m. 159.

Staff, Richard Frebody and Lucy, his wife, sued Richard Leveson, of
Wolvemehampton for a third of a rent of 20«. in Seisedou which they claimed
as dower of Lucy. Richard jirayed a view and the suit was adjourned to the
Qnindene of St. Hillary, m, 159.

Staf, The Sheriff had been ordered to arrest William de Cavereswelle,
Knight, and keep him in safe custody until he had paid Walter Page, the
executor of the will of Robert de Glapwell, citizen and furrier of London,
a sum of £40, which he had acknowledged to owe to him on the 6th May,
19 E. Ill, and which should have been paid at the following Easter, and if the
said William could not be found, to deliver to the said executors all the goods
and chattels of the said William within his bailiwick to be held by them, and
a reasonable appraisement and extent of them to be made of them according
to statute. And the Sheriff now returned that the said William could not
be found, and he had appraised his goods and chattels on the oath of honest
men, who stated that he held the manor of Luttewode, which was worth £10
annually, and there was com and hay in the granges which they estimated
at 20«., and that the said William held no other goods or chattels, lands, or
tenements within the county. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to deliver
the said goods and chattels, lands, and tenements to the said executors.
m, 195.

Staff, John Stykebuk, of Colton, and Juliana, daughter of Margery,
daughter of Robert, son of Hugh de Colton sued Joan, formerly wife of
Thomas Gasteneys for a messuage and two acres of land in Colton, and they
sued Ralph Bagot for four and a-half acres of land in the same vill, and they

BE BANCO. EASTER, 25 E. III. 103

sued Alianora, daughter of Richard Lyne for three acres, and Dionisia May-
nard for one and a-half acre, and William le Blessed for two acres, and
William Godwyn, chaplain, for one acre, and Geoffrey Colemon for two acres
of meadow, and Thomas Dymmok and Margery, his wife, for two acres, and
Nicholas Bote for one acre, and John de Bromleye for three acres of land, and
an acre of meadow, and John, son of William le Smyth, of CJolton, for two and
a-half acres of land, and John Hobet for an acre of land, and John, son of John
le Baxtere for an acre of land, and John Griffyn for an acre of land and an acre
of meadow, and John, son of Adam atte Ashe for an acre of land, and John,
sou of Henry le Tumour for an acre of land in the same vill as their right,
and the defendants had made default at Trinity Term, and the Sheriff had
been ordered to take the tenements claimed into the King's hand, and the
Sheriff now returned he had done so, and the plaiutifis claimed seisin of them
by the default of the defendants, and the s&id Joan and the other defendants
pleaded singly that the default should not prejudice them, for they had never
Deen summoned according to law, and they onered to wage their law, and
they were ordered to appear with their compurgators at five weeks from
Easter. A postscript states that on that day all the defendants essoigned
themselves " de mato veniendi" and a day was given to them at a month from
Michaelmas, on which day the plaintiffs appeared, and the defendants made
default. It was therefore considered that the plaintiffs should recover seisin
of the tenements, and the defendants were in nUsencordid. m. 211.

DE BANCO. Easter, 25 K III.

Staf, Boger Knotte, Osbert le Muleward, Richard, son of Roger de
Aston, Thomas Rees, Roger Vygerous, William de Murydene, John Rees,
Thomas le Graunger, and eight others, were attached to answer the plea of
John Bottourt, Cnivaler, that they had taken by force his goods and cnattels
from Bobynton, viz., linen and woollen cloths, and silver and brass vessels
to the value of j£20, on the Monday after the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula,
22 £. Ill, and had beaten, wounded, and ill-treated his servant Thomas
Dawessone, so that he lost his services for a length of time. The defendants
appeared by attorney and denied the trespass and injuiy, and appealed to a
jury which was to be summoned for the Octaves of St Michael, m. 1.

Warw. Agnes, formerly wife of William Trussel, Knight, recovers a
third of two messuages, two carucates of land, four acres of meadow, and
14 marks of rent in Lockesleye, which she claimed as dower against Gilbert
Chasteleyn, Chivaler, and Margaret his wife, the defendants making default.
ffi. 38.

Staf, Roger Hillary, Knight, sued Elizabeth, formerly wife of John de
Hampton, Richard de Hampton, and John de Alrewas, the executors of the
will of John de Hampton for a debt of £10. The defendants did not appear,
and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce them on the Quindene
of Holy Trinity. A postscript shews adjoumements of the suit up to the
Octaves of St Hillary, m. 82.

Staff, John Dymmok, of Wednesbury, Heniy Musard, William Goide,
and Alice his wife, Henry de Moxelowe, William Heroville, and Henry
Spryg were summoned at the suit of Roger Hillary, Knight, in a plea that
they should perform suit to his mill in Wednesbury, and Roger stated that
the said John held of him a messuage and two virgates of land in Wednes-
bury, and Heniy Musard a messuage and one fourth of a virgate of laud, and
William and Alice half a virgate of land, and Henry de Moxelowe a messuage
and the fourth part of a virgate of land, and William Heroville a messuage

104 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA EOLLS.

&ud a virgate of land, and Henry Spryg a messuage and half a virgate of land
in the same vill, and by virtue of which tenancies they ought to do suit to
his mill, by grinding all their com growing on the said land up to the thirty-
second " vcut^^ and tney had Bub^tracted the said suit for the two last years
and for which he claimed j£40 as damages. The defendants appearea by
attorney and admitted the claim. It was therefore considered tnat Koger
should recover the suit of mill which he claimed, and the damages were
taxed at 6«. 8{/. from each defendant, and Roger remitted the rest of the
damages claimed from them. m. 95, dor90.

Staff. Robert, Prior of St. Thomas near Stafford sued John de Wolseleye
for illegally taking and detaining his cattle. John did uot appear, and the
Sheriff was oi^ered to distrain and ])roduce him on the Octaves of St. Michael
m. 103.

Staf, The prior of St Thoroajs near Stafford, sued Reginald de L^b in a
plea that he should give up to him the custody of the land and heir of Thomas
Meverel, which belonged to him, ioasmuch as the said Thomas held his laud
of him by military service. Reginald did not appear, and the Sheriff was
ordered to distrain and produce him on the Octaves of St. MichaeL m. 103.

Staf, Richard Frebody and Lucy his wife sued Richard Leveson, of
Wolvemehampton, for a third part of a rent of 20«. in Seinedon, which they
claimed as dower of the said Lucy of the dotation of John de Bradeleye her
first husband. Richard called to warranty Petronilla, and Alice, daughters
of Adam Chircheyate, of Wolvemehampton, John le Fitz Johan, and Amice
his wife, sisters and heirs of Nicholas atte Chircheyate, and Margaret,
daughter of Thomas atte Lowe, cousin, and the other heir of the said
Nicholas.

Richard Frebody and Lucy denied the right of warranty because the*8aid
Petronilla and the other warrantors never held anything in the said rent^
after the seisin of the said John de Bradeleye, in such a way that they could
have enfeoffed Richard Leveson or any ancestor, and they appealed to a jury
on this issue. A jury was therefore to be summoned for tne Quindene of
Holy Trinity. A postscript states that on that day, the parties appeared by
attorney and the said Richard Frebody and Lucy relinouished their plea and
prayed that the said Petronilla and the others namea might be called to
warranty, and the Sheriff was ordered to summon them for the Quindene of
St. Michael, m. 107, dorso.

Staff, Richard de Stafford, Chivaler, sued Robert de Fowall in a plea
that he should render a reasonable account for the time he was his bailin in
Madeleye. Robert did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and
produce him on the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 107, dorso.

Staff. The Dean and Chapter of St. Cedde, of Lichefeld, sued John de
Stafford, Chivaler, Thomas de Pykstoke, parson of the Church of Grendon,
and Hugh le Whyte, executors of the will of Humfrey de Hastank, late
Archdeacon of Coventry, for a debt of 46 marks. The defendants did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce them on the
Octaves of St. Michael, m. 107, dorso.

Staff. Alice, daughter of Fulk de Penebrugge, sued Richard de Whatton,
prior ot Trentham, and Elizabeth, formerly wife of Robert Corbet, of Hadleye,
executors of the will of the said Robert for a debt of 40 marks. The defen-
dants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce
them on the Morrow of St. John the Baptist, m. 107, dorso.

Staff. Roger Hillary sued Robert atte Ee, Nicholas le Fitere, Thomas de
Erbury, Robert Dawesone, John Waters, Nicholas Aleyn, Philip Nitenffale,
William Corviser, John Avery, William Baroun, Thomas Nityngale, WiUiam
Wolrich, William le Kyng, Alice la Queue, William Golde, and five other

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tenants in Wednesbury,* for substrading the suit they owed to his mill at
Wednesbury, and for which he claimed j£lOO as damages. The tenants
appeared by attorney and admitted their liability. Ro^er was therefore to
recover seisin of the suit of mill, and his damages, which were taxed at 6s, 8cL
from each tenant, m. 122.

Derb, A mandate had been sent to the Sheriff, that whereas Richard de
la Pole, of Hertyndon, had recovered seisin of the manor of Ibule against
Robert, son of R^ilph de Snyterton by default of the said Robert, he was to
serve on the said Robert a writ of scire facias to shew cause why the said
Richard should not have execution of the judgement of the Court, and the
Sheriff now returned that Robert was dead, and Richard appeared and
stated that one Ralph, son of Ralph de Snyterton had entered into the
manor and he prayea a writ of ^ premunire " aj?ainst him, which was con-
ceded, to be made returnable on the Octaves of St. John the Baptist, m.
139, dorso.

Staff. In the suit of John de Alrewas and Alianora his wife, against
Thomas Curson, Ohivaler, and others for forcibly abducting from Oxeleye,
John, son and heir of William de Mamham, whose marriage belonged to
them by a grant from John de Botetourt ; Thomas and Simon Thorlegh
appeared and denied the abduction, and appealed to a jury, which was to be
summoned for the Octaves of St. John the Baptist. A postscript shews that
the process was continued till Easter Term, ^6 £. I EI, when a writ of ^' nisi
prius " was issued, and the cause was heard before Roger Hillary, with whom
was associated John de Freford, Knight, on the Sunday the Feast of Palms
at Lichfield, when a jury found that the said Thomas Curson and Simon had
abducted the heir, and they assessed the damages of John and Alianora at £100^
and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest them. The other defendants, Thomas
de Marnham and John de Eton did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered
to arrest them. A postscript states that afterwards at five weeks from
Easter Day, 27 E. Ill, the said Thomas Curson appeared in court in proprid
persoTidf and John de Alrewas and Alianora appeared by attorney, and the
attorney stated that the damages had been fully paid, and the said Thomas
then made fine with the King for 20s, for the said trespass, and was quit of
it. m. 146, darso.

ASSIZE ROLL OF DIVEES COUNTIES.

Pleas op Assize, etc., at Lychfeld, befokk Roger Hillary,
Richard de la Pole, and William de Chiltenham,
Justices of the King, assigned, etc., on the Thursday
rN THE week of Lent, 25 E. Ill, and of France, 12
K IIL

Staf. An assize, etc., if John Lascy, and Anabel, his wife, and Roger
^de Bradeshagh had unjustly disiseised Katrine, formerly wife of William,
son of Mathew de Chetelton, of the manor of Chetelton (Cheddleton). The
jury stated that the defendants had disseised Katrine, vi et armis, Katrine
was therefore to recover seisin, and ^£132 as damages, and the Sheriff was
ordered to arrest the defendants, m, 96.

* Each tenant held, as a rule, a meBBuage and half a virgate of land, but
William Wolrich and John Wolrich held each a mesBuage and a quarter yirgate,
an illustration of the gradual Bub-diyiuon of land, for the original tenure of the
Tillein tenant had been a messuage and a yirgate of land. The above tenants were
probably all freeholders holding by a rillein tenure.

106 KXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Staf. An assize, etc., if John atte Brugge had unjustly disseised the
Abbot of Boucestre of a rent of 26«. G(i., ana a rent of ft pound of incense
'^ turis," and of a rent of a hen. John pleaded that the tenements in question
were out of the fee and demesne of the Abbot, and denied that any part of
the rent was in arrear. The jury stated that the tenements were held of
the Abbot, and that John had disseised him of the rent of 26«. 6cLy and of
the rent of a hen^ but not of the rent of the incense claimed, and they
assessed the Abbot's damages at 100«.

Fleas of Assize taken at Wolvernehamton, before the same
Justices, on the Tuesday before the Feast of St.
Matthew, 25 E. III.

Staf. An assize, etc., if Robert Trumwyn, clerk, and David, his son,
Roger, son of John Tirumwyn, Chivaler, John de Sutton, Chivaler, William le
Nywemon, of Seggesleffh, and John de Rugffelegh, of Wolyernehampton,
had unjustly disseised Adam de ShareshulL C^ivaler, and Robert de
Shareshull of a messuage, and 200 acres of land, three acres of meadow,
sixty acres of pasture, siz^ acres of wood, sixty acres of heath, and 9s. 3d,
of rent in Wednesfeld. llie defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff
returned that Roffer, son of John Trumwyn could not be found, and held
nothing within his bailiwick. The assize was therefore to be taken in his
absence. And one John le Smale answered for the other defendants as
their bailiff, and stated that they had entered by the deed and feoffment of
the said John de Sutton. The jury stated that the defendants had disseised
the said Adam and Robert, vt et armis. The plaintiffs were therefore to
recover seisin, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest the defendants. A post-
script stated that the King by his close writ, dated April, 27 E. Ill, directed
the justices to send the record and process Coram Rege. The damages were
assessed at ^£100. m. 96.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Robert de Knytlegh, and Mary, his wife,
William, son of Gilbert, John Gruel, and Robert, son of Hugh, had unjustly
disseised Richard, Prior of Ronton, of common of pasture, in 400 acres of
wood, and 400 acres of pasture in Knychteleye, for the whole year, at all
times of year, and with all manner of cattle. The defendants did not appear,
and the assize wajs taken in their absence. The jury found in favour or the
Prior and stated that he and his predecessors had possessed the common of
pasture claimed since the reign of King Henry, and before, and they
assessed his damages at 6«. %d. m. 96.

Staff. An assize, etc., if Margaret, daughter of Richard Wright, of
Langdon, and Richard Liswys had unjustly disseised Hugh de Northourgh,
Chivaler, of seven and a half acres of land, and three acres of pasture in
Kyugesbromle.

The defendants appeared, and Richard stated that Margaret was his
wife, and was married to him at the date of the writ, viz., 25 March,
25 E III, and he asked for judgement in the writ. The assize was to be
taken, but was respited through defect of recognitors, m. 96.

Staff, John de Tettebury, who brought an assize of novel disseisin
f^inst John Frebody, of Jbuddeleye, and Alianora his wife, Roger de
Holigrene, and William his son, Richard, son of Richard Lovekys, of the
Wergs (del Wythegis), Edith, formerly wife of Richard Henrys, Henry de
Comnton, William of the Grene, William le Flemyng, Robert Bamthurst,
chaplain, Walter Henrys, and Thomas atte Yate, of the Wergs, respecting
a tenement in Tetenhale, did not appear to prosecute it, and he and his sure-

DB BANCO. MICH., 25 E. III. 107

ties, viz., Ste])heu atte Halleyate, and Henry Williams were in mhericordid,
m. 96, dorso,

Staf, Thomas, son of William de Burwey, who brought an assize of
novel disseisin against Elizabeth, formerly wife of Robert Corbet, of Hadleye,
respecting tenements in Kyngesbromleye, did not appear to prosecute it, and
he and his sureties, viz., Thomas de Whitynton, and John de Alrewas were
in misericordid. m. 96, dorso.

Staf, Alice, formerly wife of William de Tene, who brought an assize
of novel disseisin against John de Haukeston, Chivaler, and Dulcia his wife,
and Roger de Stanlowe, respecting tenements in Endon, did not appear to
prosecute it, and she and her surety, viz., Thomas de Stone, of Tene, were
in misericordid.

Staff. Henry de Stanydelf, who brought an assize of novel disseisin
against William, son of Robert le Pype, of Draycote, respecting tenements
in Marchynton, did not appear to prosecute it, and he and his sureties, viz.,
William Mackeley and William Benet were in misericordid.

DE BANCO. Mich., 25 E. III.

Lei/c. The Sheriff hsui been commanded to attach Robert, son and heir
of Matilda de Holand to answer Thomas de Cha worth, and Joan his wife,*
executrix of the will of Richard de la Pole, citizen of London in a plea, that
he should render to them, and to William de la Pole, Knight^ the elder, and
to William, son of Richard de la Pole, co-executors of the said Joan,
24 marks which he unjustly detained, and the Sheriff made no return to the
writ, and the suit was adjourned to the Quindene of St. Hillary, m,
101.

Derb. Richard de la Pole, of Hertyndon, sued Henry Avener, of Asshe-
bourne, the executor of the will of Richard Hervy, of Assheboume for a
debt of £] 44. Henry did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain,
and produce him on the Quindene of St. Hillary, m. 101.

Staf. John Note, and Cecily his wife recover two acres and a half of land
in Chedele, in a suit against Richard le Lokon, and two acres in a suit against
Richard le Warner, wnich they claimed as the right of Cecily, the defendants
making default, m. 188.

Staff. Adam le Alblaster, and Elizabeth his wife sued John, son of Henry
Davy for the third part of three messuages, sixty acres of land, twelve acres
of meadow, and 40s. of rent in Tuttebury which they claimed as dower of
Elizabeth of the dotation of Henry Davy, formerly her husband. John
pleaded he held the tenements conjointly with Agnes his wife, who was not
named in the writ. The plaintiffs stated that at the date of the writ, viz.
26 Jan., 24 E. Ill, John wajs sole tenant, and appealed to a jury which was
to be summoned for the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 192, dorso.

Staff. Thomas, son of Thomas, son of William le Clerk, of Chatculne,
sued Roger, son of Adam, son of Robert and Agnes his wife for two acres
of land, and the moiety of a messuage in Chatculne, and they sued. Roger de
Hakedon, and Alice his wife, for two messuages, thirty acres of land, ten
acres of meadow, and 12<i. of rent in the same vill, and they sued John son
of Thomas, son of Juliana de Chatculne, and Agnes his wife, for thirty acres
of land, six acres of meadow, and 6d of rent in the same vlLl, and they sued
John de Burghton for a messuage, tiiree acres of land, and an acre of meadow

* Another suit shows that Joan waa widow of Richard de la Pole. I have
abstracted this suit and the following one to make it clear that there were two
cotemporaiy Richards do la Pole, and two Williams de la Pole, also cotemporary.

108 EXTRACTS PROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

in the same Till by writ of formedon. The defendants prayed a view,
and the suit was adjourned to the Morrow of the Purification, m. 192,
dorso.

Staf, Hawise, formerly wife of Ealph le Botiller, Knight, sued Adam
atte Wode, of Northbury, for a messuage and the fourth of a vii^gate of land
in Northbury, and she sued John de Gesteford for two messuages and the
fourth of a virgate of land, and John de Blakelond, and Agnes his wife, for
a messuage and the third of half a virgate of land, and Henry de Couleye
for two messuages and an acre of land, and Thomas Wynnesone, and Alice his
wife for a messuage and the third of a moiety of a virgate of land in the
same vill, which she claimed owing to the service for the land not having
been rendered for two years. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to take the tenements into the King's hand, and to summon them
for three weeks from Easter.* m, 192, dorso,

Staf, Henry de Bertelot, chaplain of the Chantry at the altar of St.
Badegund, in the Church of St. Cedde, of Lvchfeld, sued Henry de Ruggeley
in a plea that he should give up to him Nicnolas, son and heir of Richard de
Ruggeley, inasmuch as the said Richard had held his land by military service
of William de Bromleye, late chaplain of the said Chantry, his predecessor.
The defendant did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain, and
produce him on the Octaves of St Hillary, m. 199, dorso.

Staf, Henry Bertilot, chaplain, etc., (as l)eforeX sued John in the Wroo
of Ly chef eld, Soutere, for abducting from Lychefeld, Nicholas, son and heir
of Richard de Ruggeleye, who was under age, and whose marriage belonged
to him. John did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and
produce him on the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 241.

Staff. Ralph, son of John de Rocheford apj)eared in Court and acknow-
ledged a deed by which he released to Henry, Duke of Lancaster, and to his
heirs all his right in the manor of Shenstone. Witnesses : Richard de
Willoughby, Justice, William de Harleston, Hugh de Aston, William de
Sandford, clerks of the Common Bench, Roger de Farington, and others.
Dated from Westminster on the Friday after the Feast of All Saints,
25 E. III.

DE BANCO. HiLLAEY, 25-26 R III.

Staff, Robert, the Prior of St. Thomas, near Stafford, sued John de
Wolseieye for illegaUy taking and detaining his cattle, and he stated that the
said John, on the Monday before the Feast of St Peter ad Vincula,
24 E. Ill, had taken in the vill of Shradycote, in a place called Depemore, two of
his mares, for which he claimed 100«. as damages. John appeared in propria
persondy and defended the suit, and stated he had taken the cattle justly, and
the place named was his several soil, and he found the cattle depastured
there.

And the Prior stated that one, John, son of Richard de Wolseieye, the
father of the said John, and whose heir he is, was seised of a meadow in the
vill of Shradycote, of which the place in question was a parcel, and that the
said John, the father, had conveved it by deed to the IViory of St. Thomas
for a space of eleven years, and the said term had not expired, and he
produced the deed which was dated 1346.

And John stated that one Henry de Wolseieye was formerly seised of
the said meadow, and had demised it to John, his father, and to one Joan,
then the wife of John, and to the heirs of their bodie& And the said John

* At this date Hawise recoTered seisin of the tenements.

. DE BANCO. HILL., 25-26 B. III. 109

and Joan had died before the date when ho took the cattle, and he had
entered into the meadow aa their son and heir, before the date of caption,
and was seised of it as of fee taiL

And the Prior stated that at the date of the demise of the land by John,
son of Richard, the father of the said John, he held a fee simple in the
meadow, and not a fee tail, and he appealed to a jury. The sheriff was
therefore ordered to summon a jury for three weeks from Easter, and John
de Draycote, Chivaler, Adam le Arblaster, John de Wolaston, and Thomas de
Penchull, of co. Stafford, were bail to produce the said John at the above
term, etc. A posbacript shews adjournements of the suit up to the Quindene
of St. Michael, 26 £. Ill, when a writ of nisi prius was issued transferring
it to be heard at Stafford, before Koger Hilmry, on the Monday after the
Feast of St. James the Apostle, m. 2, dorso.

Ltyc, Warw, Staff, Bobert de Penebrugge, Chivaler, sued Philip de
Tyrye, brother and heir of William de Pyrye in a plea that he should
warrant to him the third part of the manor of Ayleston, in co. Leicester,
which Thomas de Langeleye, Chivaler, and Alice, his wife, claimed as the dower
of Alice, and he had been summoned in the above coimties, and did not
appear. The Sheriff of co. Leicester was therefore ordered to take into the
King's hand land belonging to Philip to the value of the dower claimed, and
to summon him for the Qumdene of Easter, m. 25.

Staff. A mandate had been sent to the Sheriff that if Thomas de
Puttenham, and Alice, his wife^ found security to prosecute their daim,
he was to summon Boger, son of Roger Trumwyn, for this term, in a plea
that he should render to them the reasonable dower of the said Alice, which
was due to her from the freehold of Roger Trumwyn, her former husbaud,
in Kankbury, Blakelegh, Edenesford, Sondon, Smalrees, and Stafford, and
the Sheriff returned that they had not found the requisite security. And
the said Thomas and Alice now appeared and produced as security William
Banastre, of co. Salop, and John de Ayleston, of co. Leycestre. The Sheriff
was therefore ordered to summon the said Roger for the Quindene of Easter,
m. 29, darso.

Ebor, Marmaduke de Qryndall sued Master John de Somerville for
two messuages and three bovates of land m Crauntemore, which Alice
Colvylle had given to Nicholas de Gryndall in frank marriage with Matilda,
her daughter, and which after the death of the said Nicholas and Matilda,
aud of Walter, their son and heir, and of Nicholas, brother of Walter,
and of NicholaLS, son of the said Nicholas, brother of Walter, should
descend by the form of gift to the said Marmaduke, son of the said
Nicholas, son of Nicholas, brother of Walter, and kinsman and heir of the
said Walter. The defendant did not appear, and had previously made
default, and the tenements had been taken into the King's hand, and there
now appeared one John, brother and heir of Roger Salvayn, son of George
Salvayn, Knight, who stated that one Ro^er de Somerville, Knight, was
seised of the said tenements in demesne as of fee, and had demised them to
the said Magister John for the term of his life, with remainder to one Roger
Salvayn, son of George Salvayn, Knight, brother of the said John, whose
heir he is, to be held by the said Roger and his heirs for ever. And he
produced the deed in Court which contained a clause of warranty, and he
prayed that the default of the said Magister John might not prejudice him,
and that he might be admitted to defend the action, and this was granted.
And the said John then called to warranty Philip de Somerville, brother
and heir of Roffer de Somerville, E^iight, wno was to be summoned for the
Quindene of Eu>ly Trinity in coa York, Northumberland, and Lincoln, and
the Justices gave permission to John de Beverle to conduct the plea
against the saia Marmaduke for the said John, brother and heir of Boger
(Salvayn), who was under age. A postscript shews that at Trinity Term,

110 EXTRACTS FROM TFTE PLEA ROLLS.

the Sheriff of York made no return, and the suit was adjourned to the
Morrow of St. Martin, m. 3 4.

Staff. Philip de Weston, the Dean of the Church of Wolveruehampton,
John fiuffre, and Andrew Bocher, of Hampton, were sued by John, son of
William Jones, for illegally taking and detaining his cattle, and he stated
they had taken, in a place called Middelforlong, in the vill of Wodnesfeld,
eight oxen belonging to him, on the Monday after the Feast of St. Michael,
24 E. Ill, and for wtiich he claimed 100«. as damages. The Dean, for him-
self and the other defendants, defended the taking of the cattle, and stated
that the said John, son of William, held of him a messuage and a virgate of
land in Wodnesfeld, as of his manor of Wolverhampton, which is of the
fee and right of his Deanery, by fixed services, and within which manor there
were divers vills and hamlets, and within the manor there was a custom
which had existed from timeout of memory, by which all the tenants of the
manor, whether free or native, or in whatever condition they might be, every
year at the Court of the Dean at Wolveruehampton, held lief ore the Feast of
St. Michael, should elect two men from their body to serve the Dean in the
office of Provost for that year and the year next following, and should
present the men so elected to the Dean, or to his steward, and if they should
refuse to serve, they might be distrained by their chattels found anywhere
within the demesne, until they accepted the office, and the said John, son of
William, had been elected by the tenants of the vill of Wodnesfeld to serve
the said office at the Dean's Court, held before the Feast of St. Michael
before the date of the taking of the cattle, for the year immediately following,
and having been ordained hv the steward of the Dean, had refused to
accept the office, and he had therefore taken his cattle by way of distress,
as was lawful. And the said John, without admitting that he held such a
tenement of the Dean by such services, stated that the custom in question
extended only to the natives within the manor, and not to the free tenants.
And the Dean stated that the custom extended to all classes of tenants, and
appealed to a jury. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon a jury for
the Octaves of Holy Trinity. A postscript states that on that day the
Sheriff made no return, and the suit was adjourned to the Quindene of St.
Michael, unless William de Shareshull, the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas,
who was assigned to hear pleas of the Crown, or Koger Hillary should first
oome to Stafford on the Monday after the Feast of St James the Apostle,
on which day the Sheriff made no return, and he was ordered to summon a
jury for the Quindene of St. Michael, imless William de Shareshull first
cametoSomerfoid on the Wednesday the Vigil of St. Peter ad Vincula, and the
process wsjb continued till the Quindene of St. Michael, 27 E. Ill, when the
plaintiff appeared before William de Shareshull, with whom was associated
Kobert de Wyghthull ; and the Dean did not appear, and a jury was elected
to hear the case in his absence, but some of the jurymen being challenged,
the suit was respited till the Quindene of St. Hillary, 27-28 E. III.
m. 56.

Staf. John de Gresleye, Knight, and Joan his wife, sued Henry de
Buggeleye for a mill in Col ton, which they claimed by writ of ^^quare cessavit
per bienniwm^^ the service for it not having been rendered for two years.
Hennr did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take the tenements into
the Sling's hand and to summon him for the Quindene of Holy Trinity.
m. 67, dorso.

Staff, Robert de Benhale and Eva his wife, sued Bichard, son of Peter
de Thiknes for twenty acres of land in Balterleye, which they claimed as the
right of Eva, by a writ of " qv>are cessavit per bienninm." Bichard did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take the tenements into the King's
hand and to summon him for the Octaves of Holy Trinity. A postscript
shews the suit was adjourned to the Morrow of All Souls, m. 98.

DE BANCO. HILL., 25-26 E. m. Ill

Staff, Robert de Dopnerafeld was attached at the suit of John de Sutton,
of Duddeleye, Chivaler, for forcibly entering his park at Seggealeye on the
Monday after the Nativity of the Blessed Mary, 21 E. Ill, and chasing and
killing forty of his bucks and does, and catting down 100 oak trees, and for
which he claimed £100 as damages.

Robert appeared in person and defended the suit, and appealed to a jury,
which was to be summoned for the Quindene of Easter, and he produced as
bail William de Morton, William in the Lane of Hampton, William de Bolton,
and Robert de Cosshale, of co. Stafford. A postscript shews that the process
was continued till the Quindene of IVinity, wnen a writ of nuiprius was issued
and the case was heard before Roger Hillary at West Bromwich, on the Mon-
day in the week of Pentecost, with whom was associated, according to statute,
Edmund de Dunclent, when a jury returned that the said Robert had broken
into the park of John de Sutton at Seggesleye, and had carried away forty
bucks and does, and they assessi^d the damages of John at ^20, but they
stated that he had not cut down the oak trees, m, 135.

Staff The same Robert was attached at the suit of William, the prior of
Duddeleye, for taking, vi et armiSf goods and chattels belonging to the priory
at Dudley, during the vacancy in the priory on the Tuesday after the Feast
of St. Laurence, 23 E. Ill, viz., two cloths of silk and gold, twelve silver
spoons, twenty gold buckles, twelve gold rings, twelve carpets {tapitas) and
twenty-four lirichiannua to the value of 100 marks. Robert appeared in
person and denied the injury and appealed to a jurv, which was to be sum-
moned for the Quindene of Easter, and he produced the same bail as before.
A postscript shews that the cause was heard at West Bromwych at the same
date as the last suit when a jury returned that Robert was guilty and they
assessed the damages of the prior at 100 marks, ni. 135.

Wygcym, The same Robert was found guilty of taking on the same day
forty sheep, ten cows, and ten oxen belonging to the priory of Dudley, from
Dudley. The verdict was delivered at Dudley on the Saturday the Vigil of
Pentecost before Roger Hillary, with whom was associated Philip d&Lutteley,
and the damages of the prior were assessed at £50. m, 135.

Staff, William le Champyoun sued Thomas, son of Agnes de Wirleye in a
plea that he should render a reasonable account for the term he was his bailiff
m Whitegreve. Thomas did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
attach him for three weeks from Easter. A postscript states that on that
date the Sheriff made no return and the suit was adjourned to the Octaves of
Holy Trinity, m, 152.

Staff, Thomas Amerel, of Tuttebury, and Agnes his wife, by Roger de
Greseleye, her custos, sued John Davy, of Tuttebury, for ten acres of laud, and
two acres of meadow in Tuttebury, which John Moul, of Burmyngeham had
given to William Davy and Alice his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, and
which after the deaths of the said William and Alice, and of Ralph their son,
should descend to Agnes as daughter of Ralph. John appeared by his ciutos
and stated that one Ralph Davy was seised of the tenements in demesne as of
fee, and he had entered as his brother and heir, and he prayed that the suit
might remain till he was of full age. As Thomas and Agues did not deny
that John was under age, the suit was to remain accordingly, fik 161, dorso.

DE BANCO. Easter, 26 E. III.

Staff, Henry de Braylesford, Chivaler, sued Hugh de Wrottesleye, of
Beofcote, in a plea that he should render a reasonable account for the time he
was his bailiff m Beofcote, and the receiver of his money. Hugh did not

112 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

appear and the Sheriff returned he held nothing, etc. He was therefore
oraered to arrest and produce him on the Octaves of Holy Trinity. A post-
script states that on that date the Sheriff made no return to the writ and he
was ordered to produce him on the Octaves of Michaelmas, m. 40, dorao.

Staff. Isabella, formerly wife of Bobert de Stapelton sued William Broun
in a plea that he should render a reasonable account for the time he was her
bailiff in Great Barre. William did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
arrest and produce him on the Octaves of Holy Trinity, m. 40, dorio.

Ebor. Magister John de Somerville, and John, brother and heir of Boger
Salvayn, son of George Salvayn, Knight, by his custosy appeared against
Philip de Somerville, brother and heir of Boger de Somerville, Knight, in a
plea that he should warrant to them eight messuages, twelve bovates of laud,
etc., in Thirnum and Crannormore, which Marmaduke de GryndaU claimed
against them. Philip did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take
luid belonging to him to the value of the tenements claimed, into the King's
hand, and to summon him for the Quindene of St. Michael, and as the value
of the land was not known, the Sheriff was ordered to return an extent of it
on oath. A postscript shews that on the Morrow of St. Martin, the Sheriff
returned the value of the land at £14 St, lid,, and he was ordered to summon
the said Philip for the Quindene of St. Hillary, m, 63.

Staff, John de Alrewas sued Bese ap Griffith, and Joan his wife, for
twenty acres of land in Alrewas. Bese and Joan stated they held the land
by a feoffment made to them by one William de Frodeleye, under the name
of William de Horsbrok, Forester, residing in Frodeleye, and they produced
his deed dated from Whichenovere on the Morrow of the Nativity of the
Blessed Muy, 20 £. Ill, and thev called to warranty William, son and heir
of the said William, who was under age, and they therefore prayed the suit
might remain till the full age of the heir.

John pleaded that the said William should not be admitted to warranty
because neither he nor anyone else held anything in the land, after the seisin
of Nicholas de Alrewas, the father of the said John, and he appealed to a jury
on this issue. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon a jury for tlie
Octaves of St. Michael. A postscript shews adjoumements of the suit up to
the Octaves of Trinity, m, 61.

Staff, John de Bolleston, the executor of the will of Nicholas, son of
Balph de Bolleston, Chivaler, sued Henry Cribestere, of Derby, and Peter
Paasemer, of Tuttebury, in a plea that they should render a reasonable
account for the time they were receivers of tbe money of the said Nicholas.
The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach them
for the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 118, dorso.

Staff, William de Whitynton sued John de Freford, Chivaler, and William
his son, Bichard, sou of John de Toft, and two others for taking his foods
and chattels from Momghale to the value of £10. The defendants did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain, and produce them on the
Quindene of St. MichaeL m, 118, dorso.

Staff, William de Whitynton sued John de Freford, Chivaler, and John
his son, and John le Wrighte, of Freford, for taking his horse and unjustly
detaining it. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
attach them for the same date, m, 118, dorto.

Derh, Alice, formerly wife of Balph de Bolleston, sued William de
Saperton. the elder, for a third of a messuage, and of a mill, three acres of
land, and 34«. of rent in Saperton, as dower. William called to warranty
John de Bolleston, brother and heir of the said Balph, who was to be sum-
moned for the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 118, dorso.

DE BANCO. EASTER, 26 E. III. 113

Stc^, Ralph Freman, and Elizabeth his wife, sued Margaret, formerly
wife 01 Thomas de Bossyntonfor five messuages, a carucate and a half of laDcl,
eight acres of meadow, and 4«. of rent, and the fourth part of a mill in
Dulverne which they claimed as the right of Elizabeth. Marc^aret did not
appear, and the Sheriff returned the writ reached him too Tate ; he was
therefore ordered to summon her for three weeks from St Michael, m, 133.

Berks, Boger, Abbot of Abvndon, was summoned by Robert, son of John
Corbet in a plea that he should give up to him two deeds of quit claim, and
Robert stated that whereas he and one John de Oddyngeseles, on the Thurs-
day after the Purification, 24 E. Ill, had delivered to the said Abbot at
Tubbeneye two deeds in which it was contained that the said Robert released
all his claim in the manors of Berleston, in co. Stafford, and Stanlake, in co.
Oxon, to the said John de Oddyngeseles for which the said Johnde Oddyn-
geseles, between the above date and the Feast of St. Michael following, should
cause one Roger Corbet, of Haddelee, to affirm to the said Robert and his
heirs that he would not alienate or demise in fee, nor for term of life, or years,
to the duiiuheritance of the said Robert, so that the said Robert after the
death of Roger should not burden {oneraretur)^ any lands, tenements, rents,
services, adirowsons of churches, or reversions of the manors of Ebrightone,
Haddelee, Hattone, Peobnorthe, Mershtone, Hydecote, Kyngesbromlie, and
Tubbeneye, but should fully save them ^^plenarie ilia scUvarety" after the
death of the said Roger, to the said Robert and his heirs, and if it should
happen that the said Roger should die before the affirmation of the status of
the said Robert in the said manors, then the said deeds should be delivered to
the said John and to his heirs, and if it should happen that the status of the
said Robert in the said manors should not be affirmed as above between the
said Thursday and the Feast of St Michael following, that then the said
deeds should remain in the custody of the Abbot until after the death of
Roger, and then should be delivered to the said John and to his heirs, and if
it should happen that the said Roger alienated or demised the lands as
described above, that then the said deeds should be delivered to Robert and
to his heirs ; and he complained that the said Roger after the said Thursday
had alienated to one Thomas de BoUesdon, a messuage and a carucate of land in
Pysele, in co. Gloucester, which is parcel of the said manor of Ebrlghtx)ne, aud
had also alienated to the same John a rent of £60 as asserted bv the said J ohn,
to be received by him and his heirs from the same man jr of Ebrightone, and
in consequence of which he had frequently called on the Abbot to deliver to
him the said deeds, and the Abbot had refused to do so, to his great detri-
ment, and for which he claimed £3,000 as damages, and he produced in Court
his counterpart of the said Indenture.

The Abbot admitted he had received the deeds under the conditions above
named, and he was ready to -give them up if the facts were as stated by
Robert^ but of that he nad no proof. It was therefore considered by the
Court that a writ of scire facias should be issued, <ailing upon the said John to
shew cause why the de^s should not be delivered to Robert A postscript
shews that the said John appeared in Court on the Octaves of Michaelmas, *
and denied that Roger had alienated a messuage and a carucate of land in
Pysele, to Thomas de Bollesdone, and he stated that the said Ro^r had made
no alienations after the Thursday named in the deeds, and appealed to a jury.
A juiy was therefore summoned to decide this issue on the Quindene of St
Martin, on which day the Sheriff of Gloucestershire made no return, and it
was testified that the said John de Oddyngeseles was dead. And the Abbot
prayed for a writ to the Sheriff of co. Oxen to enforce the attendance of John,
son and heir of John de Oddyngeseles, on the Quindene of St Hillary to
shew cause why the said deeds should not be delivered to the said Robert,
according to the conditions of the Indenture, and on that day the Sheriff of
00. Oxon returned that John, son and heir of John de Oddyngeseles was under

114 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

age, and in ward to the King, and that he held nothing within his bailiwick
by which he could be attached, and it was testified he held sufficient in co.
Stafford, and the Abbot then prayed for a writ to be sent to the Sheriff of co.
Stafford to summon the said John, son of John, to shew cause, etc. (as before),
the writ to be made returnable at three weeks from Easter, on which day
the Sheriff of Staffordshire made no return, and the suit was adjourned to
the Morrow of St. Martin, on which day the parties appeared, and the said
John, son of John appeared by his custoSy Philip de Drayton, and the said
Bobert prayed the aeeds might be delivered to him, and John, son of John
pleaded that the deeds should not be given up, because the said Roger
nad made no alienations after the Thursday named in the Indenture. Both
parties appealed to a jury on this issue, and the Sheriff of co. Gloucester was
ordered to summon a jury for the Quindene of St. Hillary. On which day
the suit was respited till three weeks from Easter, unless Boger Hillaryshould
first come to Gloucester. The cause was finally heanl before Boser Hillary,
with whom was associated Hugh de Aston, when Bobert appeared in person,
and John, son of John, appeared by his ciutos Stephen de Eggeworth, and a
jury stat^ that the said John had alienated a messuage and a carucate of
land to the said Thomas de Bollesdone, in Pysele, in co. Gloucester, which
were a parcel of the manor of Ebrightone after the Thursday foUowinsr the
Purification of the Blessed Mary in 24 E. III. And Bobert prayed for
judgement and for damages against the said John, son of John. It was
therefore considered that the said Bobert should recover the two deeds from
the Abbot, and his damages were taxed at 20^., and the deeds were delivered
up to the said Bobert in Court, m. 142.

Staf, James de Pype, Chivaler, sued William, son of Bichard de
Onnyley for depasturingcattle on his com at Badwode, and doing damage to
the amount of 100«. William did not appear, and was attached by Ivo de
Peshale and Thomas Benet ; they are therefore in misericordidy and the Sheriff
was ordered to distrain and produce the defendant on the Octaves of St.
Michael, m. 151, dorto,

Staf, John Trussel, of Cublesdon, Chivaler, sued Bichard Beek, parson
of the Church of Chedele to deliver up to him a falcon worth £10, which he
unjustly detained. Bichard did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
distrain and produce him on the Octaves of St MichaeL m. 161, dorso.

Pleas of Assize, taken at Stafford, before William db
Shareshulle, Roger Hillary, and Richard de la Pole,
Justices, etc., assigned, on the Tuesday in Easter Week,
26 E. III.

Staff. An assize eta, if Margaret, daughter of Bichard Wright, of Lanfi^-
don, and Bichard Liswys had unjustly disseised Hugh de Northburgh,
Chivaler, of seven and a-half acres of land, and three acres of pasture in
Kyn^esbromle. Bichard appeared, and William de Strethay answered as
bailiff for Margaret, and Bichard stated that Margaret was his wife and took
exception to the writ on that account, and if that was given against him he
denied the injury, and appealed to a jury. A jury stat^ that at the date of
the writ, viz., on the 6th March, 26 E. Ill, Margaret was sola and not the
wife of Bichard, and they found in favour of Hugn de Northburgh, damages,
1 mark, and the misericordia of Margaret was remitted because she was under
age. m. 4

Staff. An assize, etc., if Thomas Shirard, William Dyngle, vicar of
Berkeswyche, and John de Kokeslone, parson of the Church of W eston under

ASSIZES AT STAFFORD. 26 E. in. 115

Liusyert had unjustly disseised Eobert del Holynes and Margaret his wife, of
a messuage, two carucates of land, six acres of meadow, and ten acres of wood
in Chetulton. The defendants did not appear and the assize was taken in
their absence. Verdict for Kobert and Margaret, m. 4.

Pleas op Assize taken at Stafford before the same Jus-
tices, ON the Monday after the Feast of St. James the
Apostle, 26 E. III.

Staff. An assize, etc, if John, son of John de Hastang, the father of
Joan, the wife of Henry de Braylesford was seised as of fee, etc., of sixteen
acres of meadow in Chebbeseye, when he died, and which meadow was now
held by John de Hastang, and Blanche his wife.

Henry and Joan appeared in person, and John and Blanche, by their
attorney, John de Enygtele, and called to warranty John de Nayleston, clerk,
who was to be summoned in co. Warwick.

Henry and Joan stated that neither John de Nayleston, nor any of his
ancestors had even held the meadow in question after the seisin of the said
John, son of John, from whom they claimed, and appealed to a jury. A jury
found in favour of Henry and Joan, stating that the said John de Hastang
was seised of the meadow when he died, and that Joan was his nearest heir.
Damages 20 marks, m, 8.

Staff, An assize, etc., if Thomas, son of Reginald de Loegh (Leigh) had
unjustly disseised John Coignee, of Weston, of a messuage and a carucate of
land, and ten acres of meadow im Halfhide.

Thomas appeared and answered as tenant, and pleaded that an assize would
not lie because he bad brought a writ of formedon respecting the same tene-
ments against one Kobert de Daveutre, chaplain, then tenant, returnable
before John de Stonore and the Justices of the Bench on the Morrow of St.
Martin, 16 E. Ill, which writ was dated from Westminster, 10th August of the
same year, and by which writ he claimed that one Keginald de Leghe, parson
of the Church of Leghe, had granted the tenements to one Reginald, son of
Orabel Basset, and Ui the heirs of his body, and which, after the death of the
said Reginald, son of Orabel, and of Reginald, son and heir of Reginald, should
descend to him as son and heir of Reginald, son of Reginald, on which day
the said Robert appeared and pleaded that the said Re^nald de Leghe had
not granted the tenements to the said Reginald, son of Orabel, and to her
issue, as stated by him, and appealed to a jury, and a verdict was delivered
in his favour at Wolvernehampton, before Roger Hillary, and which verdict
wan returned into Banco at three weeks from Easter next ensuing, and by
virtue of which verdict he had recovered seisin of the tenements, and he stated
that the status of John who now sues dated from an intermediate period
between the said gift and the said judgement, and he prayed for judgement
whether under such circumstances an assize would lie.

John pleaded he ought not to be precluded from the assize, because before
the date of the grant made to the said Reginald, son of Orabel, one John de
Weston, his grandfather, and whose heir he is, was seised of the tenements
in demesne as of fee, and had granted them to the said Orabel to be held by
her and her issue, of the said John de Weston, by military service, and renderr
ing for them a certain farm, and from the said Orabel the tenements descended
by virtue of the above gift to the said Thomas, and the said Thomas not
caring to render the farm had surrendered the tenements to him, and he pro-
duced the deed of Thomas to that effect, dated on the Thursday before the Feast
of St. Barnabas, 24 E. Ill, and he, the said John, had afterwards granted to the
said Thomas, the same tenements for a certain farm, on condition that if the
farm was in arrear, he might re-enter, and the farm having been in arrearfor

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116 EXTRA.CTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Bome time, he had re-entered and was seised of the tenements until disseised
by the said Thomas, and he appealed to a jury. Thomas stated that the tene-
ments named in the plea of John were not the same as those now in question,
and appealed to a jury on this issue. A jury found that the tenements were
identical, and that John Coignee had re-entered because the farm was in
arrear. It was therefore considered that John should recover seisin of them,
and 100«. as damages, and Thomas was committed to prison in the custody of
John Musard. tn, 8.

Staf. An assize, etc., if Boffer, son of Thomas Brakon, of Bourton, chap-
lain, had unjustly disseised Bichard, son of William le Palmere, of Bourton,
of a messuage, four acres of meadow, four acres of pasture, and half a yirgate
of land in !£>urton, near Stafford. Bog^i* did not appear, but one Boger de
Onecote answered for him, as his bailiff, and denied the disseisin, and appealed
to a jury, which found in favour of Bichard, who recovered seisin and GOs. as
damages, m. 8, darso.

DE BANCO. Trinity, 26 E. III.

Staf. Henry de Braylesford, and Joan his wife, sued Hugh, son of
Laurence de Okovere, for sixteen acres of land in Grendon, near Boterdon,
which they claimed as the right of Joan, the service for the laud not having
been rendered for two years. Hugh did not appear, and the Sheriff retuiiied
the writ reached him too late, he was therefore ordered to summon the defen-
dant for the Morrow of All Souls. A postscript states that on that day the
Sheriff made no return, and the suit was adjourned to the Quindene of Easter.
m. 8, dorso,

Staf. Thomas de Puttenham and Alice his wife, sued Boger, son of Boger
Trumwyn, for a third of six messuages, six carucates of land, 100 acres of
meadow, 100 acres of wood, and £10 of rent in Omkbury, Blakelegh, Edenes-
f(ird, Sondou, Smalreen, and Stafford, as the dower of Alice, of the dotation
of Boger Trumwyn, formerly her husbiuid.

Boger, son of Boger denied the right of Alice to dower because her husband
had never been seis^ of the tenements as of fee on the day he married her,
nor at any time afterwards, and he appealed to a jury, which was to be sum-
moned for the Octaves of Michaelmas. A postscript states that on that day
the Sheriff made no return, and the suit was adjourned to the Octaves of Holy
Trinity, m. 64, dorso,

Leyc. Thomas de Langeleye, Chi valer, and Alice his wife, sued Bobert de
Penebrigffe, Chivaler, for a third of the manor of Aylleston, as the dower of
Alice of the dotation of Fulk de Penebrigge, her former husband.

Bobert called to warranty Philip de Piire, brother and heir of William
de Pirye, who was to be summoned in cos. Leicester, Stafford, and Warwick,
and Philip now appeared, and as brother, and heir of blood of the said
William, oat taking nothing from him by hereditary descent in fee simple,
warranted to the said Bobert, and as regarded a portion of the manor he
pleaded that Alice was not entitled to dower from it, because Fulk had never
held it in demesne after he married her, and as regarded the residue he stated
that Alice was not entitled to dower from it, because long before Fulk held
it, one Henry de Burmyngeham was seised of it in demesne as of fee, and had
demised it to one John de Pirve, then parson of the Church of AyUeston, and
to Aylmer de Bnkkedenes and others to hold for the life of John de Pirye
with reversion to the said Henry, and Fulk had released all his right in the
said residue to the said John, A ylmer, and others for the life of the said John,
and Fulk had afterwards unjustly disseised the said John, Aylmer, and others ;
so that they had arraigned an assize of novel disseisin against him in 7 K III,

DE BANCO. MICH., 26 K. III. 117

and had recovered the said residue of the manor, and they had demised it to
a certain Henry de Pirye, and Thomas, son of John de Billeston, and Henry
and Thomas had afterwards demised to the said Fulk the staitu they held in
it for Ihe life of John de Pirye, and the said John de Pirye had survived the
said Fulk, and he afterwards died, and after his death the said Henry de
Bormyngeham, whose status the said Philip now held, entered into the
residue of the manor as of Lis reversion, and he prayed for judgement whether
under such circumstances the said Alice was entitled to dower, &a

Thomas and Alice appealed to a jury, which was to be summoned for the
Octaves of St. Michael A postscript shews repeated adjoumements of the
suit up to Hillary Term, 31-32 E. III. m. 95.

Staff. John de Melbourne, Prebendary of the Prebend of Eccleshale, in
the Church of St. Cedde, of Lichefeld, sued Richard de Peshale, of Eccleshale,
Adam Ivesone, of Eccleshale, John de Whethales, and three others, for forcibly
entering his close at Eccleshale, and taking fish to the value of £20. None
of the aefendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain those
who had found bail, and to arrest the others, and produce them at the
Quindene of St. MichaeL m. 134

DE BANCO. Mich., 26 E. III.

tStaf, Balph, Earl of Stafford, by William de Homersle, his attorney,
sued William ae Cavereswalle, Qiivaler, for the manor of Bylynton, which he
claimed by writ of ^^quare cessavit per biennium*' the service for it not having
been rendered for two years ; William did not appear, and the Sheriff was
ordered to take the manor into the King's hand, and to summon him for the
Quindene of St Hillary, m. 53, darso.

Salop, Bobert de Penbrugge, Chivaler, sued Bobert de [.]offord, for
forcibly breaking into his park at Tonge, and cutting down his trees, to the
value of 40s, The defendant (lid not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
arrest and produce him at the Quindene of St Hillary, m, 53, dorso,

Devon, James de Audeleye, sued Thomas Wy^er, and Christiana, his
wife, for a messuage and a carucate of land, etc., in Cridie Peytevyn and
Hassok, near Criditon, and Thomas had made default, and James claimed
the tenements by his default, and Christiana appealed and prayed she
might be admitted to defend the suit, and her prayer was granted. And
James then sued Christiana for the tenements, as his right and inheritance,
and in which she had no claim except by an unjust disseisin of William, son
of William Martyn, his uncle, whose heir he is, and he stated that the said
William, his uncle, was seised of the tenements, temp. E. II, and from
William, who died «.je>., the right descended to Alianora, and Joan, his sisters
and heirs, and Alianora died s,p,y and from Joan, the right descended to him
as her son and heir. Christiana stated that the said William Martvn, never
was seised of the tenements in Hassok, and as regarded the others, one
Henrv Wyger, the father of the said Thomas, and whose heir he is, was
seised of the tenements and gave them to the said William Martyn, father of
the said William, son of TS^lliam, and to Aiianora, his wife, for a term of
fourteenyears with reversion to him, and to his heirs, and she produced the
deed of Henry, dated 1 E. II, and she stated that Alianora and William, had
both died, and after their death, Thomas, her husband, had entered as sou
and heir of Henry, by virtue of the reversion, and she appealed to a jury.
A postscript shews that a jury at Exeter subsequently found in favour of
James de Audley, as regarded the tenements in Cridie Peytevyn, and in
favor of Christiana as regarded the tenements in Hassok, but that a close
writ from the King afterwards ordered the process and record to be sent
Coram Bege, on the Octaves of the Purification, 28 £. III. m, 110.

118 EXTRACTS FBOM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Staff, Thomas de Brembre, claric, sued John de Whiston, and John, his
brother (no), Adam de Breredon, and Adam Bagot, for forcibly breaking
into his house at Kynewaston, and taking his goods and chattels, to the
value of £10. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered
to distrain John de Whiston and Adam Bagot, and produce them on the
Octaves of St Hillary ; and as regarded John, the brother of John, and Adam
de Breredon, the Sheriff returned they held nothing by which they oould be
attached ; he was therefore ordered to arrest and produce them at the same
date. m. 125.

Staff. Thomas de Whitynton, and Joan, his wife, sued Joan, formerly
wife of Thomas de Whytfeld, for eighty-four acres of land, eight acres of
meadow, and four acres of pasture in Adgaresleye, which Thomas, formerly
Earl of Lancaster, had ^vv&a to Hubert de Whitefeld, and to the heirs of his
body, and which after the death of Robert and of Thomas, his son and heir,
should descend to the said Joan, wife of Thomas, daughter and heir of the
said Thomas, son of Kobert. Joan admitted the claim, and the plaintiffs
were therefore to recover seisin of the tenements, m. 148.

Staff, Henry de Prestwode, sued John, Vicar of the Church of Ethel-
aston (Ellaston), for forcibly breaking into his houses in Ethelastou, and
taking^ timber from them to the value of 40a. John did not appear, and the
Sheriff returned he held nothing by which he could be attacked ; he wajs
therefore ordered to arrest and produce him on the Quindene of St. Hillary,
m. 172.

Staf, John Trussel of Cublesdon, Chivaler, appeared to answer the plea
of Warine Trussel, the younffer, who was said to be of full age, respecting the
manor of Cublesdon, which the said Warine claimed against nim, and Warine
did not appear, and was plaintiff ; the suit was therefore dismissed, m, 202^
dorso,

Sal op. John Trussel, of Cubbesdon, Chivaler, appeared to answer the
plea of Warine Trussel, the younger, who was said to be of full age. res-
pecting the manor of Shirewehalys (Sheriffhales), which the said Warine
claimed against him, and Warine did not appear, etc. (as before), m, 202,
dorso.

Staff, William Symple, and Agnes, his wife, recover two acres in
Horsbrok, in a plea against Henry Muryweder, and two acres in the
same vill, from William de Dunstou, the defendants making default, m. 212.

Staff, John de Bollesore, sued John de Draicote, Chivaler, James de
Stafford, Chivaler, and Philip de Lutteleye, in a plea that they should render
a reasonable account for the time they were the receivers of his money. The
defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach them for
the Octaves of St Hillary, m. 246.

Letters of attorney enrolled for John de Oddyngselcs, Chivaler, who was
about to set out for Gascony, in the suite of Ealph, Earl of Stafford. Dated
10th June, 26 E. III.

DE BANCO. Easter, 27 R III.

Staff, Margaret, Prioress of Farewell, siied Balph del Wal, and Adam
Lewys, of Elmhurst, in a plea that whereas the custody of the land and heir
of John West, of Elmhurst, belonged to her until the lawful age of the said
heir, the said John having held his land of her by militarv service, and she
being in full and peaceable seisin of the said custody, they had violently
ejected her from it. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was
ordered to attach them for the Quindene of Holy Trinity, in, 23, dorso.

DE BANCO. EASTER, 27 E. III. 119

Staff, Walter de Yerdon, sued Henry de la More, of Newburgh, and
Kobert de Falde, in a plea that whereas he and all other lords of the manor
of Crakemersh, trom time out of memory, had beeii accustomed to have all
animals called wayf and straye, within the precincts of the manor, the said
Henry and Bobert had forcibly taken away a " colt " worth 5 marks which
was found at the said vill of Ciukemersh, and which belonged to him as a
straye, and the Sheriff returned that the said Bobert was dead, and Walter
acknowledged this to be true. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to arrest
the said Henry, and produce him on the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 59,
dorso.

Staff. John de Bonton, sued John de Bruynton, of Little Oune, and
Margaret, his wife, for ten acres of land in Little Onne, and they sued Henry
Dudae, for ten acres in the same vill. The defeodants did not appear, and
the Sheriff was ordered to take the tenements into the King's hand, and to
summon them for the Quindene of St. Michael, m, 66, dorao.

Staff, Boger de Aston, Bichard de Hampton, and John de Seyntper,
executors of the will of John de Aston, Chivaler, sued William de Perton,
and John Buffrey, in a plea that they should render a reasonable account for
the time they were the receivers of the money of the said John de Aston.
The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach them
for the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 66, dorso,

Staf. John Burdon, and Alice, his wife, sued John, son of Stephen
Cursun, for a third of two parts of the manor of Falde, which they claimed
as the dower of Alice, of the dotation of Jerome Cursun, her former husband.
John, son of Stephen, did not appear, and had previously made default, and
the dower claimed had been taken into the King's hand. John and Alice
were therefore to recover seisin of it, and as it was testified that the said
Jerome had died seised of the said two parts of the manor, the Sheriff was
ordered to return on the Quindene of St Michael, the amount of damage to
the said Alice, on the oath of a jury. m. 66, dorso.

Staff. Thomas de Whitynton, and Joan, his wife, sued Elizabeth de
Whitefeld, for causing waste and destruction in the lands, houses, and
gardens, which she held in dower of the inheritance of Joan in Adcraresle,
and they stated that the said Elizabeth held eight messuages, and sixty
acres of land as dower in the said vill, and had caused waste and destruction
in four acres by digging pits, and selling the marl and clay from them to the
value of 20s.y and she had pulled down six rooms (aulas), and sold the timber
to the value of 208. each, and six chambers (cameras), worth each 13«. 4</.,
and six granges, worth 20«., and by cutting and selling sixty apple trees,
worth ea3i Ss. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to proceed in pei^aon to
the land and make enquiry upon oath into the alledged waste, and return the
inquisition into Court, on the Quindene of St. Michael A postscript shews
that the Sheriff made no return to the writ for the next two terms, and
the suit was adjourned to the Quindene of Trinity, 28 E. 111. m. 107,
dorao.

Staff. Boger Bagot, sued William, son of Bichard Sjmmesone, of
Brynton, for six acres of land, and two acres of meadow in Brynton, and he
sued John de Norbury, and Emma, his wife, for a messuage, and six acres of
land, in the same vill, and he sued Thomas de Apedon, for six acres, and
Henry Nowel, and Bose, his wife, for three acres of laud, and Bobert
Pavntyg, for two acres, and Adam, son of John Serjaunt, and Agnes, his
wife, for six acres, and Henry Hugyn le Levere, for six acres and an acre of
meadow, and Alice, daughter of Thomas de Wotton, for an acre of land, and
Bichard Alsonder, and Agnes, his wife, for six acres of land, and Boger Elys,
and Agnes, his wife, for two messuages, twenty acres of land and two acres
of meadow^ and Boger del Bache, for two acres of land, and Thomas de

120 EXTRACTS FBOM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Bowes, chaplain, and Emma la Gierke, for a meeeniage, and three acres of
land, as his right and inheritance, and in which they had no entry except
through John Bagot his father, whose heir he is, who hud demised the
tenements to them when he out of his mind, " noti compoi mentis sue/* The
defendants appeared by attorney, and defended their right, and stated that
the said John was of sound mind, when he demised the tenements to them,
and appealed to a jury which was to be summoned for the Quindene of St.
MichaeL A postscript shews that after several adjournements, a writ of
nisi prius was issued and the case was heard before Boger Hillary, with
whom was associated Huf^h de Aston, on the Friday after the Feast of St.
Laurence, at Lychfeld, 28 E. Ill, when a jury returned a verdict in favor of
most of the tenants stating that John Bagot was of sound mind and memoiy
when he demised the tenements to the defendants, but Boger Hillary stated
on the Becord that John de Northbury, and Enuna, his wife, Henry Nowel,
and Bose, his wife, Adam, son of John Serjaunt, and Affnee, his wife,
Bichard Alsonder, and Agnes, his wife, and Boger Elys, and Agnes, his wife,
had not appeared. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to lake the tenements
held by the said defendants into the King's hand, and to summon them for
three weeks from Easter, m. 191.

Pleas op Assize taken at Stafford before Roger Hillary
AND Hugh de Aston, Justices, etc., assigned on the
Thursday, the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula, 27 K
III. Assize Roll, No. 1452.

Staff. An assize came to make recognition whether Matilda, formerly
wife of William Andreu and aunt of John de Alrewas was seised in demesne
as of fee, of a messuage and of a virgate of land in A Ire was, when she died, etc.*
and the Sheriff had been ordered to summon John de Somerville, the tenant,
and he did not appear, and the assize was taken in his absence. The jury
found that Matilda died seised, as stated, of the tenement and that John de
Alrewas was her nearest heir, and they assessed the damages of John at
£4 Qs. John de Alrewas was therefore to recover seisin of the tenements
and the said damages, m. 21.

Staff, An assize, etc., if John, son of Henry atte Brugge and Bobert,
brother of John, and John de Knyghteley had unjustly disseised Agnes, the
daughter of Simon de Harcourt, of the moiety of three messuages, a carucate
of land, and three acres of meadow in Ethelaxton, Denstou, and Quykshull.
John de Knyghteley auswered as tenant, and pleaded an assize would not lie,
because the said Agnes had b^ her deed remitted all her right to Henry de
Brugge, the father of the said John de Knyghteley, whose status he now
held, in the said tenements under the name of all the lands and tenements in
QuyKshuU, Prestewode, Ethelaxton, Alvetun, and Denston, which formerly
belonged to Simon de Harcourt, her father, and he produced her deed,
which was dated from Burton, 1343, on the Thursday after the Feast of the
Conversion of St. Paul. Agnes stated that on the date of the deed she was
under age, and she put herself on the assize, and upon this the said John
challenged the panel because it had been arraigned by Boger Blessed, the
sub-baiUff of the Hundred of Totmundeslowe, and also by John Ughtred,
clerk, on the nomination of the said Agnes, and as this was established bv
the triers, " et hoc idem per triatores compertum est" die panel was annulled,

* Etc. stands for " and whether John was her nearest heir." Actions of mor-
danceetor are always recorded in this manner, but it would be more iDtelliffible to
the reader if the record was tnmsposed aa follows : — John de Alrewas sued John
de Somerville for a mee suage and a virgate of land in Alrewas, of which Matilda
his aunt, whose heir he is, was seised in demesne as of fee, when she died, etc.

ASSIZES AT SALOP. 27 E. HI. 121

and the Sheriff was ordered to summon a jury to be at Staffoi-d on the Satur-
day in the first week of Lent, and that the said sub-bailiff and John Ughtred
were not to interfere in the matter. A view of the tenement to be made in
the interim, m. 21.

Staff, Nicholas Wodehouse, of Tuttebury, who brought an assize of novel
f disseisin against John Jolyf, of Tuttebury, John Passemere, and Alice his

wife, and Thomas Shereman respecting tenements in Tuttebury Wodehouse,
and Marchynton, did not appear to prosecute it, and he and his sui*eties, viz.,
John de Rolleston and William Shyngel, were in misericordid. m. 21.

Staff, Boger le Breton, who brought an assize of novel disseisin against
Robert, prior of St. Thomas the Martyr near Stafford, brother Roger de
Stafford, brother John de Ruggeleye, brother Richard de Lichefeld, brother
Richard de Tizhale, brother Robert, son of Robert Oerveyse, and brother
Richard le Warde, of Brocton, fellow-monks of the same Priory, and John
le Broy respecting tenements in Orbiyton, did not appear to prosecute it,
and he and his sureties, viz., Stephen Bythewater and William tTurdau, were
' in misericordid, m, 22, dorso.

Assizes taken at Salop before the same Jcjstices, etc., on
THE Tuesday aftek the Feast of St. James the Apostle,
27 E. III.

Salop, An assize, etc., if WiUiam le Boteler, the elder, Chivaler, and
Walter de Piklesleye had unjustly disseised John de Bouldewas and Petro-
niUa, his wife, of a profit which proceeded from 10,000 acres of wood in
Hynstoke appurtenant to his manor of Bouldewas, viz., the right of taking
sufficient firewood for his kitchen and for brewing and for burning, at will,
and of taking every year an oak not bearing fruit by view of the wardens of
the wood for the repair of the houses of his manor of Bouldewaa William
answered as tenant of the manor of Hynstoke, and pleaded that whereas John
and Petronilla complained of being disseised of perquisites in 10,000 acres of
wood in the vill of Hynstoke, the said wood of Hynstoke extended into co.
Stafford, and that in co. Salop there was not more than twenty acres of wood,
and all the remainder was in co. Stafford, and he also pleaded that the said John
and Petronilla had never been seised of the perquisites in question, and on
this issue he appealed to a jury. The assize was ordered to be taken, and
William then challenged the arraignment of the panel because it had been
arraigned by Richard Maykyn, the bailiff of the Hundred of Bradef ord, on
the nomination of John and Petronilla, and as this was shewn to be true by
the triers, the panel was annulled, and the Sheriff was ordered to summon
another jury without the intervention of the said bailiff, and in the mean-
time a view was to be made. m. 23.

Salop, John de Chetewynde, Chivaler, who brought an assize of novel
diaseisin against James de Audeleye and Nicholas his son, respecting tene-
ments in Egemondou, did not appear to prosecute it, and he and his sureties,
viz., Richara de Sutton and Roger le Freman were in misericordid, m, 23,
dorso.

DE BANCO. Trinity, 27 E. III.

Staff, Thomas de Ardeme, Chivaler, sued Thomas, son of Robert de
Pipe, of Little Ridware, in a plea that he should render a reasonable account
for the time he was hu bsdliff in Little Ridware. The defendant did not

122 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the Octaves of St.
MichaeL m. 23, dorso*

Staf, Humfrej Triunwyn saed Thomas de Bradeschaffh and John de
Bradeachagh and two others for treading down and consummg his growing
com at Kudiard with their cattle, and doing damage to the amount of £20.
The defendants did not appear, and Thomas had been attached bv William
de Bentylegh and Adam de Femyhalgh, who were therefore in miserioordtdj
and as reg^xled the others the Sheriff returned they held nothing by which
they could be attached ; he was therefore ordered to arrest and produce
them together with the said Thomas on the Quindeue of St. MichaeL ra. 41.

Stafi The same Humfrey sued Henry de Hereford, John Femyhalgh,
William de Legbtone, William de Scolclose, and ten others for breaking
forcibly into his tiouses at Leek and taking timber to the value of £20. None
of the defendaots appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain those who
had found bail, and to arrest the others, and produce them on the Quindene
of St. MichaeL m. 41.

Salop. Philip Carles sued Henry de Wynnesbury, for forcibly abducting
from his custody Agnes, the daughter and heir of Bobert de Beaumys, the
wardship of whom, together with the custody of the manor of Doninton had
been granted to the said Philip by John de Beauchamp until the lawful age
of John, son and heir of Alan la Souch, of whom the said Robert held his
land by military service, and who was in ward to the said John de Beau*
champ. Henry did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him
for the Quindene of St. MichaeL A postscript shews the suit was adjourned
to the Quindene of St Hillary. :.^ 41, dorso.

Staff, William de Shareshull, Chivaler, sued Edith, daughter of John
Odich, for a messuage and half a virgate of land in Shareshull by a writ of
" quare cessavit per biejiniurfL'* Edith did not appear, and the Sheriff was
oraered to take the tenement into the King's hand, and to summon her for
the Quindene of St. Martin, m. 47.

Staff, Hugh de Wrottesleye, Chivaler, by John de Wolaston, his attorney,
sued William Benet, of Boterdon, and John Steel in a plea that they had
forcibly taken an ox and a cow belonging to him, woiiih 2 marks, and other
goods and chattels at Boterdon (Butterton on the moors) to the value of 100«.
The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain
William, who had found bail, and to arrest John, and to produce them on
the Quindene of St. MichaeL nu 174, dorso.

Staff. The same Hugh sued William, son of Alice atte Wode, of
Huntyngdon, in a plea that he should render a reasonable accoimt for the
time he was his bailiff at Wrottesleye. William did not appear, and the
Sheriff returned he held nothing by which he could be attached; he was there-
fore ordered to arrest and produce him at the same term.**^ m. 174, dorso.

Staff. Boger, son of Roger Tromwyn, of Cannok, sued John atte Brok
for forcibly breaking into his dose at CSmnok and taking a hawk worth 100«.,
and for treading down and consuming his grass with his cattle. John did
not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain, and produce him on the
Quinaene of St Michael, m. 224.

Staff. Richard Gerveyse, of Wolvrenehampton, sued Henry atte Forde,
Alice de la Mote, Henry, son of Ralph de Bisshebury and William de
Shepeye in a plea that they, together with William de Shepeye, the parson
of the Church of Bisshebury, William de Salford, Walter Buffrey, and John
atte Forde, had forcibly taken from Bisshebury and Seggesleye, twenty oxen

* At Michaelmas term, this suit wasadioumed to the Quindene of St. Hillary ;
the former suit is not mentioned.

DE BANCO MICH., 27 E. III. 123

nelongiog to him worth £20 and other goods and chattels worth £60, and
£100 in money. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff retui-ned
thej held nothing within his bailiwick by which they could be attached. He
was therefore ordered to arrest and produee them on the Quirdene of St»
MichaeL nu 224.

DE BANCO. Mich., 27 E. IIL

Staf. Boger Hillary sued James Daudeley del Bouge Chausel and
Heleye, NichoLsus, son of James D'Audeley, Nicholas de Swynnerton, parson
of the Church of Muckleston and John Delves for a debt of £100. None of
the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach them for the
Octaves of St Martin, m. 28, dorso.

Staf. John de Bonton recovers ten acres of land in Little Onne from
John de Bruynton and Mai^garet, his wife, the defendants making default.
m. 56, dorso,

Ebor. Michael de la Pole sued William, son of Bichard de la Pole in a
plea that he should warrant to him the third part of eighty-one acres of land
and six acres of meadow in Stamford in co. Lincoln, which Joan, formerly
wife of John de Warenne, Earl of Surrey, claimed against him as dower.
William did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take land belonging
to him into the King's hand, to the value of the dower claimed, and to
summon him for a month from Easter. A postscript shews ad joumements of
the suit up to Michaelmas Term, 28 E. III. m. 116.

Staff, Henry de Brayllesford and Joan his wife, recover fifteen acres of
land in Grendon in a suit against Hugh, son of Laurence de Okeovere, which
they claimed as the right of Joan, the defendant making default m, 139.

Staff, The Sheriff had been ordered to inquire on oath if Jeronomus
CursuD, formerly husband of Alice, now the wife of John Burdoun, died
seised of two parts of the manor of Falde (Fauld) of which the said John
and Alice had recovered the third part as dower of Alice in a suit against
John, son of Stephen Cursun by default of the said John, son of Stephen ;
and if the said Jeronomus died so seised, to make inuuiry upon oath into the
damage which the said John and Alice had suffered oy the detention of the
said dower, and to return the inc^uisition into Court at this term. And the
Sheriff sent no return to the writ ; he was therefore ordered as before, and
t<> return the inquisition on the Morrow of the Purification, rru 149,
dorso.

Staff. William Symple and Agnes his wife, recover two acres of land in
Stretton from William cle Gay wode, the defendant making default, m. 179.

Staf. The Prior of Lappeley had recovered a messuage and half a virgate
of laud in Mershton in a suit against William le Cook, of Mershton
(Marbton), William having made default, but as it was doubted whether
there was not collusion between the parties,** the Sheriff was ordered to
summon a jury for the Quindene of St Hillary, to make recognition what
right the Prior had in the said tenements, and whether his predecessors had
been seised of them, the tenements to be taken in the meantime into the
King's hand. m. 179.

Staf. Nicholas de Stafford sued WiUiam del Forde, of Grendon, Henry
le Graunger, Adam Jakson, Adam le Hunte, William Brok, John Scot,
Henry Serle, and eighteen others, for forcibly breaking into his close at

* To defeat the Statutes of Mortmain.

124 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Trouleye (Throwley)* and cutting down hia treea to the value of £20, and
depaaturingtheircattle onhia growing gram, and treading it down and coosum-
ing it to th'e value of £10. None of tne defendants appeared, and the Sheriff
returned they held notiiing by which they oould be attached. He was there-
fore ordered to arrest and produce them on the Quindene of St. Hillary, m,
179.

Staff. Henry de Delves, and Katrine, his wife, sued Nicholas Bumel,
Chivaler, in a plea that he should acquit them,and Ralph Bagot^ and John de
Hynkele of the service which Ralph, Earl of Stafford, exacted from them for
the freehold they held of the said Earl in Hildreston, and of which Nicholas
was mesne tenant, and ought to acquit them. Nicholas did not appear, and
the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the Quindene of St. HiUaiy, and
as the said Ralph and John, the coparceners, did not appear, the Sheriff was
ordered to summon them for the same date. A postscript shews adjourn-
ments of the suit up to Trinity Term, 28 E. IIL m, 189.

Staf. Hugh de Stanton sued Ralph, son of William le Prestesone, of
Dulveme, for depasturing cattle on his growing wheat at Dulveme, viet
armtf, and for insulting, wounding, and ill-treating Margery de Stanton, his
servant, so that he lost her services for a length of time. Ralph did not
appear and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce him on the Octaves
of St. Hillary. A postscript shews adjoumements of the suit up to Hillary
Term, 29 E. III. m. 230.

Staff. William de Shareshull, Chivaler, recovers a messuage, and half a
virgate of laud in Shareshull, from Edith, daughter of John iSdith, by writ
of *' quare cessavit per biennviim^ the defendant making default m. 300.

Staff. Derh. Margaret, formerly wife of Thomas de Rossynton, sued
John, son and heir of John de Rossynton in a plea that he should warrant
to her five messuages, a carucate ana a half of land, eight acres of meadow,
4«. of rent, and the fourth part of a mill in Dulveme, which Ralph Freman,
and Elizabeth, his wife, claimed as the right of Elizabeth, and ne did not
appear, and the Sheriff of co. Stafford returned that the said John held
nothing within his bailiwick, and it was testified that he held sufficient, and
the Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon him for a month from Easter.
The Sheriff of co. Derby made no return to the writ, and he was ordered
to summon the said John for the same date. m. 300.

Staff. Edith, formerly wife of Richard de HuUe, by her attorney Philip
de Lutteleye, sued Thomas de Morf, and Agnes, his wife, and John, son of
the said Agnes, for a third part of a messuage, a virgate of land, and ten
acres of meadow in Morf, which she claimed as dower. The defendants did
not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to take the dower claimed into the
King^s hand, and to summon them for the Morrow of the Purification.
fTi. 3(X), dorso.

Staff. The Abbot of Burton-upon-Trent, sued WQliam Grym for three
and a half acres of land in Abbots Bromley, and he sued William le Soutere,
of Yozhall for an acre in the same vill, and Reginald, son of William
Michel, for six acres, and Henry, son of John le Shepherd, for five acres,
and William, son of Willian Trumwyn, for five acres in the same vill, as the
right of his Church of St. Modevenne, by a writ of ^^qtuire cessavit per
biermtum," and the defendants made default, and the tenements had been
taken into the King's hand, and the Sheriff having signified that he had
done so, it was considered that the Abbot should recover seisin of the
tenements, but as it was doubted whether there was not fraud and coUusion
between the parties, the execution was to stand over, and the Sheriff was

* Kicholas had married Elisabeth Meverel, the heiress of Throwley (Vincent's
MSS).

DE BANCO. EASTER, 28 K UI. 125

ordered to summon a jury of the vicinage for three weeks from Easter. A
postscript shews that after several adjoumements a writ of nisi prius was
issued, and the case was heard in the second week of Lent, 29 £. Ill, before
Henry Grene, at Burton, with whom was associated Henry de la Pole, when
a jury stated that the land was the right of the Church of St. Modevenne,
and had been held of the Church of St. Modevenne from time out of
memory, and that Bobert de BrikhuU, formerly Abbot, the predecessor of
the present Abbot, and all his predecessors, had been seised of the service
due from the land, viz., from each acre of land 12c2., and that there was no
fraud or collusion between the parties, m, 252, dorso.

DE BANCO. Easter, 28 E. III.

(On the nRST membrane are enrolled Letters Patent, ap-
pointing Roger Hillary, Chief Justice of the Bench,
DATED 20th February 28 E. III.)

Staf, William Wasteneys sued R^h de Parker, of Charteley for de-
pastnnng cattle on his growing corn at Tykeshale, vi ei armis. Balph did not
appear, and the Sherift was ordered to distrain and produce him on the
Octaves of Holy Trinity, m, 25.

Staff. Thomas Skynner, of Bruggenorth, was summoned by Katrine,
formerly wife of Philip de Lutteleye, and Philip, son of Philip de Lutteleye,
the executors of the will of Philip de Lutteleve, for a debt of 16 marks
owin^ to them, and they stated that the said Philip de Lutteleye, on the
Tuesdav after the Feast of Holy Trinity, 26 £. Ill, had sold at Lutteleye, to
the said Thomas, two sacks of wool, the money for which was to have been
paid to the said Philip, or to his attorney, at the Feast of the Nativity of
St John the Baptist next following, and the said Thomas, although the
money had been frequently demanded from him since the death of the said
Philip, had refused to pay it, and thev produced their proofs and testamentory
letters. And Thomas denied that he owed anything to the executors of
Philip, and was prepared to defend it against them per sectam tuam. It was
therefore considered that the said Thomas should wage his law and appear
with his compurgators on the Quindene of Holy Trinity, and his sureties
were Richard de Somerford and Richard de Engelton. A postscript states
that on that day Thomas essoined himself de mcUo veniendi, and a day was
given to the parties on the Octaves of St Michael, on which day Thomas
waged his law, and the suit was dismissed, m. 42.

Staff. Boffer de Wyrleye sued John Frebody, parson of the Church of
Wotton, and William, son of Robert le Ryder, and Joan, his wife, for
abducting from Tjbynton (Tipton), William, son and heir of William
Frebody, who was under age, and whose marriage belonged to him. The
defendants did not appear, anu the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce
them on the Morrow of the Ascension, and in the meantime to make
enquiry respecting the heir. m. 53.

Staff. Walter de Yerdon, Chivaler, sued Geoffrey atte Grene, and
Robert atte Grene for forcibly tiJcing turf from his soil at Crakemershe, to
the value of 100». The defendants did not appeal* to their summons, and
the Sheriff had returned that they held nothing bv which they could be
attached. He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce them on the
Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 66.

Staff. Alda, formerly wife of John Grym, of Little Heywode, sued John
de Ferrars, Chivaler, for a messuage, a carucate of land, ten acres of meadow,
and lOd of rent in Little Heywode, as her dower, of the dotation of the said

126 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

John Grym, which he had made with the assent of Thomas Grjin, his
father, at the door of the church when he married her. John de Ferrars
prayed a view, and the suit was adjourned to the Quindene of St. MichaeL
A postscript states that on that day the Sheriff made no return, and the suit
was adjourned to the Quindene of St. Hillary, m. 106.

Staff, Henry de Tymmor, clericus, sued WilJiam le Wolf, of Herlaston,
Kichard de Miadelton, Henry Smert, John atte Water, Robert Colet, and
five others, for depasturing their cattle, vi et amisy on his growing com at
Haselore, and doing damage to the amount of £10. The defendants did not
appear, and the Sheriff returned they held nothing by which they could be
attached. He was therefore ordeied to arrest and produce them on the
Octaves of St. MichaeL m. 113.

Staf. The Prior of Lappeleye sued Richard Fitz Hichecok, of Horsebrok,
and Juliana his wife, for causing waste and destruction in the lands, houses,
etc., in Horsebrok, which the Prior had demised to them for the life of Juliana,
to the damage of the Church of St. Peter, of Lappeleye. The defendants did
not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach them for the Quindene of
Holy Trinity, m. 113.

Staff, Henry, son of Richard de Blithefeld sued Richard, son of Robert
de Hampton for a debt of 22 marks, 6s, 4d. Richard did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on the Quindene of Holy
Trinity, m. 113.

Salop. Richard de Clodeshale, and Joan his wife, and John de Delves,
and Elizabeth his wife sued Roger de Astele, and John his son for a messuage,
100 acres of land, eight acres of meadow, six acres of pasture, twenty acres
of wood, and dOs. of rent in Huggeley, which Walter Beysin had given to
John L«icy in frank marriage with Margaret his daughter, and which after
the death of the said John and Margaret, and of Gimert their son, should
descend to the said Joan and Elizabeth as sisters and heirs of Gilbert. Roger
and Joan called to warranty William, son and heir of William de Farnecote,
who was to be summoned for the Quindene of St. Michael. A postscript
states that on that day the parties appeared when it was testified that
Joan was dead, and the suit was dismissed sine die. m. 120, dorso.

Staff. Elizabeth, formerly wife of Richard de Hulle, recovers a third
part 01 a messuage, and of a virgate of land in Morf which she claim^ as
dower, against Thomas de Morf, and Agnes his wife, and John, son of the
said Agnes, the defendants making defauU. m* 137, dorso.

Staf. Ralph Basset, of Drayton, by John de Olney, his citstos^ sued John
le Cook, of Tamworth, Nicholas le Blount, Thomajs Honde, John Sadeler and
four others for breaking into his park at Drayton, and chaaing and killing his
wild animals {/eras). None of tne defendants appeared, and the Sheriff waa
ordered to arrest and produce them on the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 143.

Staf. Roger Hillary, Chivaler, who sued for the King as well as for
himself, appeared against John Fylom, Henry Fylom, John Roberdeson, and
John MounshuU in a plea that whereas it had been ordained by the King and
his Council, that if anyone, of whatever condition he might be, who was
retained in the service of anyone, withdrew from it before the term was
expired without reasonable cause, he should suffer imprisonment ; the said
derendants, lately servants of the said Roger, at Walshale, had withdrawn
from his service without his permission and without reasonable cause, to the
great damage of the said Roger, and against the said ordinance. None of
the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and pnxiuce
them on the Quindene of Holy Trinity. A postscript shews adjoumemente of
the suit up to Trinity Term, 29 £. III. m. 168, din-so.

ASSIZES AT LICHFIELD. 28 E. III. 127

Staff, The Sheriff had been ordered to distrain all the suitors* of the
Court of the Prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England, in
Keel, and to produce them at this Term to record the plea which was in the
said Court without the Kind's writ, according to law and the custom of the
manor of Keel, between Richard de Podemore, and Thomas Slynge, custodet
(the guardians) of the Lamp of the Blessed Mary in the Chapel of Keel,
plaintiffs, and Thomas de Cotelesford, tenant of a messuage, and thirty acres
of land in Keel, and respecting which the said Thomas de Cotelesford,
complained that a false juagement had been delivered in the said Court, and
likewise that he should attach the said Richard and Thomas Slynge, and
John de Blorton, who now held the land, and produce them at the same date.
None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff returned that he had
distrained Thomas, son of John de Keel, a suitor, and Thomas Amald, John
Browne, Adam Snel, WiUtam Wade, John le Reve, John Levet, Thomas
Bateson, and Richard Bateson, suitors of the same Court. The Sheriff was
therefore ordered to continue the destrainta and to produce the suitors on the
Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 170.

Fulk de Burmyngeham, Knight, appeared in Court and prayed that the
foUowing deed might be enrolled. Here follows a deed dv which Fulk
remitted to John Buttetourt, Knifi^ht, and to the Lady Joyce, his wife, and to
the heirs and assigns of the saia John all his right and claim in the manor
of Honesworth ^Handsword), witnessed by Roger Hillary and Baldwine de
Friville, Kjiights, Hugh de Aston, Roger de Elyngton, clerk, Roger de
Wyrleye, and others. Dated at Westminster on the Monday after the Feast
of St. John, ante Fartam Latinam, 23 K III.

Pleas of Assize taken at Lychefeld before Eoger Hillary
AND Hugh de Aston, Justices, Assigned, etc., on the
Friday after the Feast of St. Lawrence, 28 E. III.

Staff. An assize, etc., if William, son of John Gregory and Vivian Serle
had unjustly disseised Richard, son of Thomas de Thyknes, and Henry de
Delves, of a messuage, twenty acres of land, and an acre of meadow in
Balterley. The defendants did not appear, and the assize was taken in their
absence. The jury found that the plaintiffs had been disseised, vi et armis,
and they assessed their damages at £4, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest
the defendants, who afterwaras appeared before the Justices at Stafford, and
made fine with the King, William, at 40d., and the said Vivian at half a
mark, for which their sureties were John de Draycote, Knight, and Bertram
Bagenholt, m. 16.

Stc^, An assize, etc, if Rese ap Gryflyth, and Joan his wife, John
Eliot, and WiUiam Eliot had unjustly disseised Edith, the wife of Thomas de
Pipe, of two messuages, 200 acres of land, and 200 acres of pasture in
Alrewaa

Rese and Joan answered as tenants of the land in dispute, and pleaded
an assize would not lie because a fine had been levied on the Quindene of
St Michael [ E. Ill]t, between Philip de Somerville, and Margaret

his wife, complainants, and Richard de ByUynton, deforciant of the manor of
Alrewas, of which the tenements in question were a parcel, by which Philip
acknowledged the said manor to be the right of Richard, and for whicn
concession, etc., the said Richard granted the manor to Philip and Margaret,
and to their male issue, and failing such, to the said R^and Joan, and to

* The tectatorety or suitorB of a manorial Court were all the tenants who owed
suit and Berrice to the Lord.

t The date is omitted on the record.

128 EXTRACTS FBOM THE PLEA ROLLS.

the heirs of their bodies, and failing such to the right heira of Philip, and
the said Margaret had died leaving no male issue, and after her death the
said Philip who held the manor only for term of his life had alienated the
tenements in question in fee to the said Edith, and to one William le Forester
her first husband, and the said Rese and Joan perceiving that the said
alienation would tend to disinherit them, and being entitled to the remainder
of the manor by virtue of the Fine, had entered into the tenements and
removed the said Thomas and Edith as was lawful.

And Thomas and Edith stated that the said Philip long before the death
of Margaret had enfeoffed the said William and Edith by his deed which
they produced, and they were seised of the tenements by virtue of the said
deed during the lifetime of Margaret, and had continued in seisin until
disseised by the defendants, and Rese and Joan stated that the alienation of
the tenements took place after the death of Margaret, and appealed to a jury.
The jury found that the alienation of the tenements had taken place before
the death of Margaret, and that the said Bese, Joan, aud William had
unjustly disseised the plaintiffs, and they assessed their damages at ;£40,
and they stated that John took no part in the disseisin, fik 16.

DE BANCO. Mich., 28 R III *

/>er&. John Bray, the Lusher (Ostiarius) of the King's Exchequer,
appeared against Widter de Kideware, Chivaler, and Thomas his brother,
and Edward le Hunte, in a plea that they had forcibly taken his goods and
chattels from Boilleston to tne value of £40, and had beaten, wounded, and
ill-treated his servants there, so that he lost their services far a length of time.
None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff returned certain sums into
Court as proceeds of distramts made against them. He was therefore ordered
to distrain again and to produce them on the Morrow of All Souls, m, 7,
dorso,

Staf, Isabella, formerly wife of Robert de Stepelton, sued Richard
Daukyns of Walsale to render to her a reasonable account for the time he was
her bailiff in Walsale. Richard did not appear, and the Sheriff returned he
had been distrained, and a sum of lOd. as prooeeds. He was therefore ordered
afi befoi*e to distrain, and to produce him on the Octaves of St. Hillary. A
postscript states that on thav date the Sheriff made no return and he was
oixiered to distrain and produce him at three weeks from Easter Day. m. 8.

Warw. The Abbot of Combe sued John Truasell, of Cubleston in a plea
that he should acquit him of the service which Ralph, Earl of Stafford, exacted
from him for the free tenement which he held of the said John in Cotes
and Newton, and of which the said John who was mesne tenant, ought to
acquit him, and John did not appear, and the Sheriff had been ordered to
distrain, and returned that the said John held nothing within his bailiwick,
and it was testified he held sufficient in co. Stafford. The Sheriff of that
county was therefore ordered to distrain and produce him on the Morrow of
St Martin, on which day the Sheriff of Staffordshire sent no writ and he was
ordered to distrain and produce the said John on the Quindene of St.
Biliary, m. 36, dor80,f

Staff. John Grey, of Rotherfeld sued William Walkere and Agnes his
wife for a messuage and twelve aci«s of land in Wyford (Weeford) which he
claimed by a writ of " qiiare cessavit per biennium." The defendants did not
appear and the Sheriff was ordered to take the tenements into the King's
hand, and to summon them for the Quindene of St. Hillaiy. m, 63.

* This roll has no beading, hut the date is endorsed on it in a modem hand,
t See notes to the Liber Niger., Vol. L The Truasels had inherited this land
in CO. Warwick, as oo-heirs of Bobert Fitz Odo^ of Loxiey, temp. Hen. II.

DE BANCO. MICH., 28 E. III. 120

Staff. Henry Puys, of Ruggeleye, sued Henry de Greseleye, merchant^
for a debt of £70. The defeucbnt did not appear, and the Sherifl* was ordered
to arrest and produce him on the Quindene of St. Hillary, m, 75, dorso.

Staffs William de Perton sued William, the prior oi Duddeleye, Henry d«
Northycote, and two others, for forcibly breaking into his close at Overton
(Orton) and cutting down his trees to the value of 60«. The defendants did
not appear, and the Sheriff returned that they had been distrained, &c. He
was tneref ore ordered to distrain again, a&d produce them on the Quindene of
St. Hillary, m. 76, dorso.

Staff, Henry le Carpenter, x)f Norton on le Cannok, and Sibil his
wife, sued John, son of William Tinimwyn, of Nortoli on le Cannok for the
third of a messuage and sixty acres of land, forty acres of meadow, and 10«.
of rent in Norton on le Caimok as the dower of Sibil, of the dotation of William
Muryel, formerly her husband. John appeared by attorney, and a day was
given to the parties on the Quindene of St Hillary, ^prece partium sine
essontisJ* m, 136, dorso.

Derb. Walter de Yerdon, Chivaler, appeared against Henry of the Morey
William Elys, James de Monyasahe, chaplain^ Henry, son of Simon of
Monyasshe, Thomas Malle, Henry Mathew, senior, Ralph Mathew, Henry
Mathew, junior, and s^ven others, in a plea that whereas the said Walter had
found his native John le Swon at Monyasshe, and was about to take him to
his manor of CVakemershe, there to be judged according to law, and the
custom of the manor, they had taken the saia John by force from him and
likewise goods and chattels belonging to the said Walter to the amount of
£60, and had so beaten, woundec^ and ill-treated his servants, that he had
lost their services for a length of time. None of the defendants appeared, and
the Sheriff had been ordered to attach them, and returned they could not be
found and held nothing within his bailiwick by wliich they could be
attached. He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce them on the Quin--
dene of St. Martin^ on which day the Sheriff made the same return, and he
was ordered to arrest and produce them on the Quindene of St. Hillary.
m. 159.

Derb. Staff. In the suit €i Ralph Freman and Elizabeth his wife agtunst
Margaret, formerly wife of Thomas de Rossynton for land in Dulveme, and
in which Margaret had called to warranty John, son and heir of John de
Rossynton ; John did not appear, and the Sheriff of co. Derby had been
ordered to take land belonging to him to the value of the tenements claimed,
into the King's hand, but as the value of them was not known^ the Sheriff of
00. Stafford was ordered to appraise their value on the oath of a jury, and to
return the inquisition into Court on the Morrow of the Purification, m. 164.

Staff. Henry de Braylesford, Chivaler, and Joan his wife, sued John de
Hastang, Chivaler, for eight acres of meadow in Slyndon, in which he had no
entry except by a demise which John, son of John de Hastang, the brother
of the said Joan and whose heir she is, had made to John de Hastang, of
Chebuseye at fee farm, rendering yearly to the said John, son of John, and
to his heirs the fourth part of the true value of the said meadow, and which
should revert to them under the statute, the service for it not having been
rendered for two years. John de Hastang stated that without acknowledging
he held the meadow by the above service, but by the service of l^. annually
the plaintiffii could not recover by the writ of ^^q%iare cessavit per bienniumy"
as it was always open to them to distrain for the service in arrear. Henry
and Joan denied this and appealed to a juir on this issue, and the Sheriff was
ordered to summon a jury tor three weeks from Easter. A postscript shews
adjournements of the suit up to Easter, 30 E. Ill, when the Sheriff returned
that he had handed the precept to Adam Alblaster, the Bishop's bailiff, and he
had done nothing. The Sheriff was therefore ordered by writ of " non amittas

130 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

propter liberkUem " to summon a jury for the following Quindene of St MichaeL
m, 176.

Derh, John de Stafford and Isabella his wife, sued Richard Foljambe, the
Ciutos of the land and heir of Eobert Foljambe for a third of the manor of
Chisworth, and of a messuage and canicate of land in Wheston as the dower
of Isabella of the dotation of Robert de Foljambe, formerly her husband.
Richard stated that the said Robert had never held the manor and tenements
in demesne as of fee after he had married Isabella, so that he could endow
her out of them, and appealed to a jury, which was to be summoned for the
Quindene of Easter. A postscript shews repeated adjoumements of the suit
up to £aster, 31 E. Ill, when a writ of '^ nigi j}riiu" was issued, transfetring
it to be heard at Sallowe before the justices of assize at three weeks from
Easter, on which day John and Isabella did not appear, and the suit was dis-
missed, m. 207, dorso.

Derh, Rocer de Bain^ell, Thomas de Lincoln, John Gokayn, John de
Twycros, and Margaret his wife, and Thomas Sfaene, chaplain, executors of the
^ill of Richard de la Pole, of Hertyndon, sued John, son of Richard Hervy of
Assheboume, for a debt of £80, and they sued Roger Crok, of Gloucester,
chaplain, for a debt of 40«. Neither of the defendants appeared, and the
Sheriff had been ordered to arrest and produce them at this term, and he now
returned they could not be found and held nothing by which they could be
attached. He was therefore ordered to put them mto *' exigend,^ and if they
did not appear, to outlaw them, and if they appeared, to arrest and produce
them on the Morrow of St. John the Baptist 99k 212.

Derb, Henry de Bray lesf ord, Chi valer, sued John de Curson, and Margaret
his wife, for causing waste and destruction in the houses and lands in Wyngul-
worth which they held for the life of Margaret by a demise made to her and
to Ralph de Braylesford, formerly her husband, and the father of the said
Henry. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to dis-
train and produce them on the Qumdene of St Hillary, m. 254.

Staff* Philip Sturmy, of Stafford, John le Leche, and Ralph his brother,
John de Gauleye, Taillour, John, son of Elias le Sadeler, of Stafford, Henry
Russel, of Stafford, John de Dorlaston, Richard de Holsyche, William de
Trentham, John de Blakelowe, Roger Warmete, John Lotemay, of Stafford, and
John Dokesey, of Stafford, were attached at the suit of the prior of St. Thomas
the Martyr, near Stafford, and brother Richard de Aldelvme, monk of the
said priory, for beating, wounding, and ill-treating the said Richiutl at Coton,
near Stafford, on the Thursday after the Feast of St John antePortam LcUvnam^
28 E. Ill, and for which they claimed £100 as damages.

The defendants appeared by their attorney, John de Wolaston, and the
nine last named stated they were not guilty and appealed to a jury, and the
others stated that the said Richard on the day named, with others unknown,
had insulted them and they had acted out of self-defence, and they appealed
to a jury which was to be summoned for the Quindene of St Hillaiy. A
postscript shews that the process was continued till Easter, 32 E. Ill, when
the case was heard at Stafford before Henry de Motelowe and Hugh de Aston,
Justices of Assize, when a jury stated that the nine last nam^ were not
guilty of the injury and trespss complained of, but that Philip Sturmy,
John le Leche, and Ralph his brother, and John de Gauley were guilty, and
they assessed the plaintifis' damages at 100«., and the prior and Richard were
in muericordid for a false claim against the others, m. 259.

Staf, The same Prior and Richard de Aldelyme sued John Fynch, John
Berleye, Philip de Ronton, John Hummerston, Stephen de Castello, William
de Swynnerton, William de Heywode, and Richard Rogersmon, of Heywode,
for the m.me assault aud trespass, and they did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to attach them, and he returned tliat William de Swynnerton was

DE BANCO. EASTER, 29 E. III. 131

dead, and it was testified that he was alive, and the Sheriff waiia ordered to
attach him for the same term ; and as regarded the others, the Sheriff returned
they held nothing by which they could be attached, and he was ordered to
arrest and produce them at the same term. A' postscript shews repeated
adjournements of the suit up to Easter, 30 E. III. m. 259.

Staf. Bobert, son of John Buffrey, sued Thomas Buffrey, of Netherpenne
and Joan his wife, for the moiety of a messuage, and of a carucate of land, six
acres of pasture, and 40^. of rent in Netherpenne, by writ of " de Jormd
doncUionu.'* The defendants prayed a view and the suit was adjourned to
five weeks from Easter. A postscript shews that on that date the Sheriff
made no return and the suit was adjourned from term to term up to Hillary
Term, 29-30 E. III. m. 276.

DE BANCO. Easter, 29 R III.

^taf. Boger de Wirleye sued Bichard de Holbarwe, parson of the Church
of Eldestoke, for a debt of 5 marks. Bichard did not appear, and the
Sheriff returned he could not be found. He was therefore ordered to arrest
and produce him on the Octaves of Holy Trinity. A postscript shews
adjournements of the suit up to Michaelmas Term, m, 8, aor90.

Staff, Katrine, formerly wife of Philip de Lutteleye, and Philip, son of
Philip de Lutteleye, executors of the will of Philip de Lutteleye, sued
Thomas Skynner, of Briggenortb, in a plea that he should render a reasonable
account for the time he was the receiver of the money of the said Philip.
Thomas did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the
Octaves of Holy Trinity, m, 41, dorso,

JStaf. Hugh de Bedenhale, and Agnes his wife, and Nicholas, son of the
said -Hlugh, were attached at the suit of Matilda de Birmyngham, for forcibly
breaking into her close at Elmhurst, and beating, wounding, and ill-treating
her servant, Bichard de Freford, on the Monday the V^ of St. Katrine,
23 E. Ill, so that she lost his services for a length of time, and for which
she claimed £10 as damages. The defendants appeared by attorney, and
denied the trespass and injury, and appealed to a jury, which was to be
summoned for the Octaves of Holy Trinity. A writ of nin prttis subsequently
transferred the suit to be heard before Boger Hillaiy on the Monday after the
Feast of St Peter ad Yincula, at Lichfield, m. 45, dorso.

Staff. Henrv, son of John de Walton, sued John, son of Alexander Deneys,
and Margaret his wife, for a mill and an acre of land, and two acres of
meadow in Walton, near Stone, which thev claimed by a writ of ^^quars
cessavit per biennium/* The defendants did not appear, and the Sherin was
ordered to take the tenements into the King's hana, and to summon them for
the Octaves of St. Michael m. 72.

Staf. In the suit of Boger Hillary, verstts Elizabeth, formerly wife of John
de Hampton and others for a debt of £10 ; the Sheriff had returned that
Elizabeth could not be found, and held nothing by which she could be
attached. He was therefore ordered to put her into ejngendy and if she did
not appear she was to be ** waived " {i.e.y outlawed), and if she appeared, he
was to produce her at the Octaves of the Purification. The Sheriff now
retumea that at the County Court held at Stafford on the Thursday before
the Feast of the [ ] of St. Paul, Elizabeth had been exacted and

had not appeared, and she had been similarly exacted at three previous
County Courts, and had not appeared. She was therefore to be ^*waiviata"
and if taken, to be produced at the Quindene of Easter, ni. 72, dorso.

Staff. Nicholas Bumell, Knight, sued Nicholas atte Wynde for forcibly
rescuing cattle- from his servant iSimon de CaldeweUe, which he was about

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132 EXTRACTS FROM TIIE PLEA UOIIA.

to impotmd for customs and services owing within his fee of WolTeme*
hamptou. The defendant did not appear, and the Sheriff returned he held
nothing, etc., he was therefore ordered to arrest and produce him on the
Octaves of Holy Trinity, m. 92b

Staff. Kocer Leveson, executor of the will of Geoffrey Levesone, sued
John, son and heir of John, son of William Belamy, of Wodenesfeld, for a
deht of £10. John did not 'appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him
for the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m, 92.

Staff. Boger Wymer sued John de CheDe, Bichard Jonkyn, and John le
Mareachal for. abducting from Titnesore, Robert, son and heir of Henry de
Swyneshed, who was under age and whose marriage belonged to him. The
defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and

E reduce them on the Morrow of St. John the Baptist, and to produce the
eir at the same date, m.166.

Staff. Richard de Stafford, Chivaler, sued Gilbert de Elynhale for forcibly
breaking into his houses at Bruggeford, and taking his goods and chattels to
the value of £20. Gilbert did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
arrest and produce him on the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 189.

Staff. The Sheriff had been ordered to produce William Broun, Robert
de Weston, Thomas Champioun, and Isolda his wife, to acknowledge what
right the said William claimed in four messuages, eight acres, and half a
vir^te of land in Weston under Brewode, and what right the said Robert
claimed in the fifth part of two messuages, and half a virgate of land in the
same viU, and what right the said Thomas and Isolda claimed in the fifth part
of six messuages and four virgates of land in the same vill, and in Stretton,
near Lappele, and likewise in the fifth part of the third part of the fourtli
part of the manor of Blomenhill, which Matthew de Fouleshurst, and
Margaret his wife had conceded by fine to Robert de Fouleshurst, and
Thomas de Say, and they did not appear. The Sheriff was therefore ordered
to distrain and produce them on the Morrow of St. John the Baptist.
m. 189.

ASSIZE EOLL OF DIVERS COUNTIES. No. 145a

Pleas of Assize taken at Lychefeld before Roger Hillary
AND Hugh de Aston, Justices, assigned, etc., on the
Monday after the Feast op St. Peteb ad Vincuuu
29 E. III.

Staff. An assize, etc, if John de Egebaston, John Wareyn, of Coldecote,
Henry de Middelmore, and two others, had unjustly disseised William de
Adbryghton, and Agnes his wife of four messuages and two virgates of land
in Stotfold. None of the defendants appeared and the assize was taken in
their absence. A jury found in favour of William and Agnes, and assessed
their damages at lOOs. m. 3.

Staf. An assize, etc., if Hugh le Rydere, of Allerwych, had unjustly
disseised John de Ellesworth, of Conynton, of two messuages and twenty
acres of land in Lychefeld and Fulfen. Hugh appeared in person and
answered as tenant, and pleaded an assize would not lie because tne plaintiff
under the name of John de £llisworth of co. Cambridge had remitted Tby deed
to him all his right in the said tenements, and he produced the deed which
stated that John de Ellesworth, of co. Cambridge, released to Hugh le Rydere,
of Allerwych, all his right in the lands, rents, &a, in Whytenasshe in co.

ASSIZES AT STAFFORD, 29 E. Ill; 133

Warwick and in Lychefeld, Fyaherwyk, and Fulfen, in co. Stafford^ which the
said Hugh held for his life by courtesy of England of the inheritance of the
said Jomi, after the death of Joan,. daughter of John de Boddeswell, fbrmerly
wife of the said Hugh and kinsman^ of Jbhn, viz.-, daughter of John, son of
Thomas, brother of Elizabeth, the mother of John de Ellesworth, and whose
beir he was, and which was witnessed by Hugh de Aston, Kichard de
Leycestre, John de Hockeleye and others, and dat^ from Warwick on the
Vigil of St. Margaret, 29 E. Ill, and as the said John could not deny the
deea, the suit was dismissed, fn. 3.

Pleas of Assize 'meen. at St afford before the same Justices
ON. THE Monday, in the Third Week of Lent. 29 E. III.

Staff, An assize, &c, if Thomas de Whytinton, and Joan his wife, and
Joan, formerly wife of Thomas de Whytfeld had unjustly disseised Elizabeth
formerly wife of Eobert de Whytfeld of two messuages, 100 acres of land,
twenty acres of meadow, and 10». of rent in Adgaresley. Thomas de Whyting-
ton appeared in person and one Adam Fox answered for the others as bailiff
and denied the aisseisin.. A jury, found in favour of Elizabeth, and assessed
her damage at 6«# ScL

Staff. An assize, .etc, if John le Harpere, of Willenhale, Boger Levesone,
Bichara Levesone, William Levesone,. Simon Levesone, John Levesone,
Clement Levesone, and William in the Lone, chaplain, had unjustly disseised
John de Whityngton of a. messuage, thirty-two acres of land, and two acres
of meadow in Willenhale. The defendants did not appear, but one Bichanl
Frere answered for them as baili£^ and on behalf of the said John le Harpere,
John Levesone, Boger Levesone, Clement and William in the Lone denied
the disseisin and appealed to a jury, and for the said Bichard Levesone,
William Levesone, and Simon Levesone he stated that there were in the same
county others bearing the same names, viz., one Bichard son of Mose»
Levesone, and a William, son. of Bichard Levesone, and a Simon, son of
Geoffrey Levesone,. and as the said John de Whityngton did not specify
which he intended to prosecute, he took exception to the writ on this account,
and if given against him he denied the disseisin.. The assize was therefore
to be taken, but was respited to the Monday after St. Peter ad Yincula at
Lychefeld because no view had been made. A postscript states that on that
day a jury stated that John le Harpere and Boger Levesone had disseised the
said John de Whityngton of the tenements in question, and they assessed his
damages at 10 marks, and that the other defendants took no part in the
disseisiiL John de- Whityngton was therefore to recover seisin, but was in
migericordid for a false claim against the others, m. 6.

Staff, An assize, eta, if Nicholas de Trescote,, chaplain, Bichard Beket,
chaplain, William, de Perton, and John, his son, and William, brother of the
saia John, and Boffer, son of Bichard de Oveyotusay had unjustlv disseised
William, son of John de Tresul, of a messuage, two carucates of land, 100
acres of pasture, and 200 acres of heath in Tresul and Seysdon. William
Pratt appeared for Nicholas and Boger, and denied the disseisin and appealed
to a JU17, and Bichard Beket, WiUiajn de Perton, John, his son, and William^
brother of John, appeared and answered as tenants, and pleaded that an assize
would not lie because when the tenements in question were in seisin of
Thomas, son of Bichard de Oveyoteshay, and whose status they now held,
the said William, son of John de Tresul, had released and quit claimed to him
all his right and claim to them, and they produced the deed of William to
that effect dated from WoUemere, in co. Stafford, on the Monday after the
Feast of St Michael, 21 E. III. William, son of John, denied that the deed
was his act, and appealed to a jury and the witnesses named on the deed

134 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

which were Philip de Lutteleye, Bichard de Eveneveld, William le Synter,
and John de Bu^ge le Piere. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon
a jury and the said witnesses for the Monday after the Feast of St. Peter
ad Yincula, at Lychefeld A postscript states that on that day all the parties
appeared except Bichard Beket, and the Sheriff returned that the two
witnesses Philip and John were dead, and Bichard de Eveneweld and William
le Synter did not appear. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to distrain and
produce them at Stajfford on the Wednesday {date illegible) and the deed was
to remain in the custody of Boger Hillary, m. 6.

Staf, An assize, etc., if John Trumwyn, and Hugh, his son, Bichard
de Wirley, John CSiapman, of Cannock, and Alan de Huntyngdon, had
unjustly disseised Boger, son of Boger Trumwyn, of Cannok, oi a messuage,
two carucates of land, three acres of meadow, twelve acres of wood, and
twelve acres of pasture in Little Sardon.

John Trumwyn and Bichard appeared in person, and the assize was taken
in the ahsence of the other defendants, and John Trumwyn answered as
tenant of the land, and Bichard as executor of the will of Bo^r Trumwyn,
the father of the plaintiff, to whom the said John had demised the tene-
ments for a term of eight years, and they stated that within the said term John
had demised the same tenements to Boger Trumwvn, the father of the plaintiff
for a term of twenty years, of which nine years had now elapsed, and Boger
Trumwyn, the father, had died five years before the suit, and after his death,
Bichard, as executor of his will, continued in possession, until Boger, son of
Boger, had intruded himself into the tenements, and the said Bichard had
recently removed him as an intruder, and had done hhu no injury. And Boger.
son of Boger, stated that notwithstanding the said Bichard alledged there had
been a demise of the tenements to his father Boger, made by tTie said John
Trumwyn, he had produced no proof of it. And he pleaded further that
Boger, his father, had died seised (^ the tenements in demesne as of fee,
and he had entered as son and heir to his father, and he appealed to a
jury. And upon this Bichard challenged the panel, because it had been
an-aigned by John Musart, who had married the sister of the said Boger,
son of Boger, the plaintiff, and as the plaintiff could not deny this, a precept
was issued to the cuttodes of the pleas of the Crown (i.e., the coroners) to
arr^ a new panel for the Monday after the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula,
at Lychefela. A postscript states on that day the coroners returned the
original writ together with a panel arraigned by them, and the parties also
appeared, and uie process was continued to the Wednesday in the second
week of Lent, at Stafford, for which day the Sheriff was ordered to summon
a jury, m, 6, dorso.

Staff. The King sent a close writ to the Justices of Assize in co.
Stafford, commanding them, that whereas John de Whytyngton had com-
plained that Henry de Buggeleye, and Boger de Strangelford were main-
taiuers of a plea of novel disseisin, which the said John had arraigned
against John le Harpere, Boeder Levesone, Bichard Levesone, and others,
respecting tenements in Willenhale, against the ordinance of King Edward I,
that ** nuUus minister noster nee aliq^iig alittSy ex parte rei cme est in placito
habenda negocia que sunt in placito sibi asstimat mantiienda ' they were to act
according to right, and the form and tenor of the said ordinance. Dated from
Westminster, 6 February, 29 E. III. And the said Henry and Boger
appeared and denied the maintenance complained of, and the Sheriff was
ordered to summon a jury for the Monday after the Feabt of St Peter ad
Viucula, at Lychefeld* m. 6, dorso^

D£ BAKCO. MICH., S9 £. III. 135

Pleas takbn at Salop before the same Justices, on the
Saturday in the Second Week of Lent. 29 E. III.

Salop, An asBize, etc., if Thomas, son of Jordan de Peulesdon, and
Joan, his wife, and two others, had unjustly disseised Joan, formerly wife of
William de Mokeleston, Chivaler, of a messuage, a carucate of land, ten
acres of meadow, and 6^. of rent in Mokeleston.^ Thomas stated that he
found his wife Joan seised of the tenements when he married her, by the
deed and feoffment of William de Mokeleston, and he denied the disseisin,
and appealed to a jury. The assize was therefore to be taken, but Thomas
challenged the array of the panel, because it had been arraigned by the
Sheriff, John de Burton, on the nomination of Walter de Stevynton, who was
the maintainer ^^manutefUor " of the said Joan, the plaintiff, and as this was
found to be true by the tryers, the panel was annuUed, and the custodians of
the pleas of the Crown (i^e., the coroners) were ordered to array a new panel
for the Thursday after tne Feast of St. James the Apostle, at Salop. And
in the meantime a view of the lands was to be made, m, *I,

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A writ of recordari from the Kins, dated from Windsor, 18 June, 29 E. Ill,
addressed to Edward, Prince of Wales, and Duke of Cornwall, and Earl of
Chester, directing a suit in co. Chester, to be transferred into his Courts, at
Westminster, owmg to the Chester Court having no jurisdiction over the
defendant.

Pleas of CO. Chester, hdd before Bartholomew de Bwrgherehj the younger^
Justice of the Earl of Chester y on the Tuesday after the Feaet of Holy Trinity,
29 E, III,

Hamon de Mass^, of Podynton, sued John Hu^het, who had been called
to warranty by Warine Trussel, Chivaler, and Matilda, his wife, for twoparts
of sixteen acres of land, and eight acres of waste, in Podynton, which Hamo
de Massy, of Dunham, Chivaler, had given to Richard de Mass^, and the
heirs of his bodv, and which after the death of Bichard, and of Thomas, son
and heir of Kicnard, should descend to him as son and heir of Thomas.
John appeared by William de Wasteneys, his attorney, and called to
warranty Warine Trussel, son of William Trussel, who appeared to his
summons by William de Stanlegh, his attorney, and the said Hamo then sued
the said Warine, and stated that Hamo de Massy, of Dunham, had given the
tenements to the said Bichard, who was seised of them in demesne as of fee,
temp. E. I, and from Richard, the right descended to one Thomas, as son
and heir, and from Thomas to HamOj the plaintiff, as son and heir.

And Warine called to warranty John Trussel, son and heir of Matilda
Trussel, who was to be summoned in co& Stafford, Northampton, and Salop,
with the help of tlie Court, to appear at this term. And none of the Sheriffs
of the above-named counties made a return to the writ, and they were
ordered as before to summon the said John, son of Matilda Trussel, for
the Quindene of St. Hillary. A postscript shews adjoumements of
the suit frouL term to term up to Easter Term, 31 £. IIL m, 42,
dorso.

* The manor of Muccleston or Muxton is in StaffordBhire, but the parish lies
partly in Staffordshire, and partly in Shropshire, the part in Stafibrdsbire comprises
the manors of Muxtoo,. Aston, sTnighton, Oakley, and Winningtou,

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Staff. Philip de Lutteleje sued John in the Pat for causinff waste and
destraction in the hoiiBes, woods and gardens in Morf, which he neld for his
life by an assignment which Philip Bhindel, and Joan, his wife, had made to
the said Philip de Lutteleye, the said John holding by courtesy of England.
John -did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordejred to attach him for the
Octaves of St. Martin, m, 43.

Derb. Theplea between WaRer de Montegomeri, Chivaler, plaintiff, and
John Tochet, Ghivaler, defendant, in which the said Walter sued tne said John,
and Walter Folyill,and Richard Toehet, of Macworth,.for forcibly taking from
Cubbeley, Bichard, his eldest son, whose marriage belonged to him, and
marrying him against the will of the said Walter, remanet sine die^ the said
John bemg in the King's service, in Gascony, in the retinue of Thomas de
Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, and holding the King's letters of protection
from the 20 June, 29 E. Ill, up to tne Feast ol Easter next. m. 43,
dorso,

Notts, John de Aslacton, parson of the Church of Brigefoixl, was sum-
moned at the suit of Nicholas de Longeford, the younger, and Alice, his wife,
and John Byvel, Chivaler,. and Joan, his wife, the daughters and heirs of
Soger Deyncourt,. Chivaler, for forcibly ejecting the said Roger from the
wanlship of the land, and heir of John de Aslacton ; and the plaintiffs
stated that the said John de Aslacton, held of Roger, the father of Alice and
Joan, 100 acres of land and forty acres of meadow, in Aslacton, and the
third part of the manor of Aslacton, by military service, and by the service
of a Knighf s fee, and died in the homage of the said Roger, and the said
Roger was in peaceable seisin of the said tenements from the Feast of St.
Michael, 24 E. Ill, up Uy the Feafit of the Nativity of St John the Baptist,
27 E. Ill, when the said John de Aslacton, the (mrson (the heir beinff under
age), had forcibly ejected the said Roger, and whilst a suit- on the subject was
proceeding in the King's Court, the- said Roger had died, and the right of
action had accrued to the said plaintiffs, as daughters and heirs of Roger
under the Statute, and thev claimed £l()0 as damages.

John de Aslacton, the defendant, denied that John de Aslacton had died
seised of the tenements, as stated by the defendants, because under the name
of John, the eldest son of Sir Reginald de Aslacton, Knight, he had granted
by his deed to him under the name of John de Aslacton, the parson, the third
part of the manor of Aslacton, and all his lands and tenements, in Aslacton,
and Thorlaston, which were not held of the lord of Watton, of the fee of
Gaunt, to be held by him for his life, and he was in seisin of the tenements
until the said Roger, claiming the custody of the lands had intruded himself
into them and removed him, and he appc^ed to a jury which was to be sum-
moned for the Quiudene of St. Hillary. A postscript shews the process was
ecntinued till the Friday after the Feast of St. Jame.'s the Apostle, 30 E. Ill,
when it was heai-d at Nottingham, by writ of nisi prius, and a jury gave a
verdict in favour of the plaintiffs ; but a writ from the King ordered the
record and process to be returned cofam Rege on the Morrow of St Martin,
30 E. III. m, 44.

Ohuc John, son of Robert de Ferrers,. Chivaler, sued Giles de Beauchamp,
Chivaler, for twenty-two messuages, six carucatcs of land, eighty acres of
meadow, six acres of pasture, thirty acres of wood, and a rent of £11 15«. 8rf.,
in Dounhatherleye and Longeford, near Glouccstre, and for the manor of
Botynton, excepting eight messuages, a virgat^ and a half, and 100 acres of
land, and twelve acres of meadow, and for a moiety of the manor of
Kenemarton, excepting three messuages, and a vir^te and a half of land,
which he claimed as his right against him, and Katrine his wife ; and Giles
had made default, and the Sheriff had been ordered to take the tenements
into the King's hand, and John claimed seisin of them by the default of the
defendants ; upon which the said Katrine came in propria persond, and stated

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that the tenements were her right, and prayed she might not lose them by the
defatdt of her hasband, and she was admitted to defend them«

And John, son of Bobert, then sued her for the said tenements which
Humfrey de Bohun, kte Earl of Hereford and Essex, had given to John de
Ferrers, and Hawyse, his wife, and to the heirs of their l^ies, and which,
after the death of John and Hawyse, and of Robert, their son, should descend
to him b^ the f oim of gift as son and heir of Robert.

Katrine stated that John, son of Robert, could lay no claim to the tene-
ments because the said Hawyse whilst a feme sole and under age, was seised
of tbem in demesne as of fee, viz., the manor of Bot^ton by hereditary right
from one Robert Mussegros, her father, whose heir she was, and she was
seised of Uie other lands and tenements by hereditary right from one Cecilia
Mussegros,**^ her grandmother, whose heir she was, and the said Hawyse,
whilst imder age, was married to John de Ferrers, before which time the
said Humfrey,late Earl of Hereford (from whose seisin John claimed) never
held anything in the tenements, but the said Hawyse, being still under afi^e,
he had intruded himself into the tenements, and had afterwards made tne
gift to the said John and Hawyse as described above, and Hawvse had
survived her husband, and had married one John de Bures, and a fine had
then been levied in 3 E. Ill, between the said John de Bures and Hawyse,
complainants, and John de Solers, deforciant of the said manor of Botynton
and various other manors and tenements, by which fine John and Hawyse
acknowledged the said manors, lands, and tenements to be the ri^ht of John
de Solers, ror which John de Solers granted the same to the said John de
Bures and Hawyse for their lives, with remainder to the said Katrine and
to Giles and to the heirs of their bodies, and failing such, to the right heirs
of the said Hawyse. And as regarded the tenements in Lonceford, near
Gloucester, she stated that on the Quindene of St. Michael, 4 E. Ill, a Fine
was levied between the said John de Bures and Hawyse, and Giles and Katrine,
complainants, and John de Solers, deforciant of the said tenements, bv which
John de Bures and Hawyse acknowledged the said tenements to be the right
of John de Solers, for which John de Solers granted them to John de Bures
and Hawyse for their lives, with remainder to Giles and Katrine and the
heirs of their bodies, and failing such, to remain to the right heirs of Hawyse.
And as regarded the said tenements in Dounhathereleye and the moiety of
the manor of Kenemarton, a fine was levied at a month from Easter, 3 E. Ill,
between the said Giles and Katrine, complainants, and John de Bures
and Hawyse, deforciants of the moiety of the manor of Dounhatherleye,
of which the said tenements were a parcel, and of the said manor of
Kenemarton, which John de Dunesleye and Lucy, his wife, then held for
their lives, by which Giles acknowledged the said moiety to be the right of
Hawyse, and for which John and Hawyse conceded that the moiety which
John de Dunesleye and Lucy held for their lives of the inheritance of the
said Hawyse should revert to the said Giles and Katrine, and to the heirs of
their bodies, and failing such, to John and Hawyse and to the heirs of
Hawyse for ever. And she prayed judgement whether in face of these fines
this action would lie. And John, son of Robert, without acknowledging the
fines, nor that the said Hawyse was seised of the tenements by hereditary
descent, nor the seisin of the said Earl, nor that she was then under SLse^
pleaded that she was then of full age, and was prepared to prove it. And he
further stated that although Katrine alledged the said Earl never held
anything in the tenements except by an intrusion, the Earl, at the time of
the ffift, and long before, had been seised of the tenements in demesne as of
fee, oy the gift and feoffment of one John Fitz William, and this he was also
prepared to prove.

* Dugdale calls Hawyse, niece and lieir of Cecily de Mussegroe, but she was
clearly her granddaughter according to this plea, for Cecily is called her avia^

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And Katrine stated that long before the said Earl bad intruded hinuaell
into the tenements the said Hawyse was seised of them in demesne as of fee by
hereditary descent^ and whilst under age had been married to the said John
de Ferrers, who was son of one Bobert de Ferrars, and was the same person
whom the said John, son of Robert, called John fitz William. And the said
John never held anything in the tenements except as her husband {hert tk«
membrane is torn and stained and very difficult to decuoher^ but a postscript
shews that a verdict teas eventually given in favour of Katrine on the ground
that the said JohnJUz William was the same person as the husband of Hawysey
and that the Earl never held any stcUus in the tenements except through the said
John^ during coverture, and the said Hawyee had survived her hu^>andand had
recovered her right and former status in the tenements.) m, 44, dorso.

Salop, Isabella, formerly wife of Bobert de Stepelton, Ejiight, sued
Bobert de Stepelton the elder, for a third part of the manor of Stepelton, and
of the advowBon of the Church as her dower. Bobert pleaded that she was not
entitled to dower, because after the said Bobert, her husband, had married
her, he, the said Bobert de Stepelton, senior, had brought a writ of entry
against her husband respecting the said manor, upon a disseisin made by Philip
de Stepelton, the father of the said Bobert de Stepelton, the elder, and whose
heir he was, and which writ was returnable on the Quindene of St. Hillary,
2 E. Ill, and the process had been continued tOl Hillary Term, 4 E. Ill, on
which day he had recovered seisin of the manor against the said Bobert de
Stepelton, Knight, by his default. Isabella pleaded that she was not pre-
cluaed from her action by the said writ of entry, because Bobert de Stepelton,
her husband, had not disseised the said Philip, the father of Bobert, of the
manor, and she appealed to a juiy, which was to be summoned for the
Quindene of St. Hillary. A postscript shews that the process was continued
imtil Michaelmas Term, 30 E. Ill, when Bobert relinquished his plea^ and
acknowledged the right of Isabella to dower, m^ 46.

Somerset. John, son of Bobert de Ferrers, sued Giles de Beauchamp for
the manor of Bruham, etc., the pleadings are the same as in the previous suit^
and the verdict was the same^ but a postscript states that the King issued a writ
to Roger Hillary, the Chief Justice, directing him to send the record and process
hUo his Chancery to be heard Coram, Rege. m. 50.

Staff. William, son of John de Benteley, sued Henry de Buggele, for
causing waste and destruction in the houses, woods, and gardens, which he
held in custody of the inneritance of the said William. Henry did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the Quindene of St.
Hillary, w. 78.

Staf. Henry, son of John de Walton, recovers a mill, and an acre of
land, and two acres of meadow, in Walton, near Stone, by a writ of quare
cessavit per biennium, against John, son of Alexander Deneys, and Margaret,
his wife, the defendants making default, m. 104.

Staff. Edmund de Walford, was summoned at the suit of Nicholas de
Stafford, and Elizabeth, his wife, to deliver up to them thirty deeds and
twelve writings of quitclaim, and four covenants, which he unjustly detained,
and they stat^ that whereas one Bichard, son of Bichard Danyel, the
kinsman of the said Elizabeth, and whose heir she was, had delivered into the
custody of one Thomas de Sevenestou, several deeds, viz., one in which King
Hem-y granted and confirmed to Paul, son of John, and to Joan, his wife,
the manor of Tydeswell, and another by which King Henry conceded and
confirmed to William, son and heir of Daniel Pincema, the mill of Worm-
hull, and 5 marks worth of land, and 10 bovates of land, in Calthorp, and a
deed by which King Henry gave to William, son of Daniel Pincema, two
mills on the water of Weya, viz., one above the bridge of Weya, and the
other in Feyreford, and a deed in which William de Ferers, the Earl of

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Derbye, gave to William, son of Daniel, and to his heirs, a messuage and tw6
bovates of land, which Warine de Tideswell, held in Tideswell, and other in
which Serlo, son of Warine de Kegley, gave to Sarra, his daughter, all his
laud in Overhaddon, and another in which Thomas Lesq uier gave to Warine
de Tideswell, two bovates of land in Tideswell, and another in which
Mathew de Kniveton, gave to Joan, his daughter, all the lands, tenements,
and services of natives he held in Spondon, near I>erby, of the gift of Sir
Hugh de Menille, and another in which Sigerith, the wife of Hugh Merchant
(Mercator), of Boderam, gave to William, son of Daniel Pincem^^ of Tides-
welle, all his right and claim in a bovate of land, in Swynton, which Jordan
Dispeusator formerly held, and another in which Hugh, sou of Balph de
Tideswell, gave to Richard, son of John Daniel, of Tideswell, Knight, and to
Joan, his wife, and to the heirs of their bodies, half an acre of land in the
crofts of Tideswell, and another in which Bichard Daniel, Knight, of Tides-
well, and Joan, his wife, gave to Hugh, son of Alexander de Tideswell, half an
acre of land on le Scotfeld, and a deed in which Koger Deynoourt, gave to
Bose, his daughter, and to her heirs, four bovates of land in HaAelin, and Grey-
hill, and another in which Jordan Poynaunt, and Custance, his wife, released
to Sir Bichard Daniel, of Tideswell, all his ri^t in four bovates of land in
Billyngleye, and another in which Henry de Kniveton, Knif ht, released to
Bichara, son of John Danyel, and to Joan, his wife, all his ri^t in lands and
tenements in the vill of Spondon, near Derby, and another in which John de
Bam ton, son of Paul, released to John, son of Bichard Daniel, and to his
heirs, all his right in all lands and tenements, and services of rustics in Tides-
well, and Weston, and one in which Bichard Daniel gave to Gkxl, and to the
Blessed Mary, and House of St. John of Kelkenny, n>r the soul of the said
Bichard, and the Lady Bose Deyncourt, formerly his wife, all his manor of
Triviat Bali, and Balycorbey, etc, etc.,* to have the custody of the said deeds,
until withdrawn by the said Bichard, son of Bichard, or his heirs, and the
said Bichard, son of Bichard, had died, and the said Thomas de Sevenestou,
had also died, and after his death, the said deeds had come into the hands of
the said Edmund, who although frequently required, had hitherto refused to
deliver them up, either to the said Bichard, son of Bichard, during his life-
time or to the said Nicholas, and Elizabeth, his wife, kinswoman and heir of
the said Bichard, son of Bichard, and for which they claimed £100 as
damages.

Eamund appeared by attorney and did not deny that the deeds were in his
custody, and he stated that he was always ready to ^ve them up, and he sur-
rendered them to the said Nicholas in Court. Nicholas and Elizabeth were
therefore to recover against him, and their damages were taxed at 10«., and
Nicholas and Elizabeth afterwards remitted their claim for damages, m. 248.

Staff. The Sheriff had been ordered to summon Bobert de Weston, to
acknowledge what right he claimed in the [**] part of a messuage, and two
virgates of land in the manor of Newton, near Blythefeld, which [^^ de
Fouleshurst, and Margaret, his wife, had conceded by Fine to William de
Whityngton, and Agues, his wife. Bobert did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to disti'ain, and produce him on the Octaves of St Hillary, m.
248.

Staff, Humfrey Tromwyn, Chivaler, was summoned at the suit of
James de Audeley, of Helegh, Knight, for breaking forcibly into his park
and houses at Helegh, on the Monday after the close of Easter, 27 E. Ill,
and taking from them linen, woollen cloth, plates, bacinets, aventales,
aketones, haubergeons, and brass pots, and salt, pemasy etc., and game from
his park, viz., stags, hinds, bucks and does, to the value altogether of £100.
Humfrey appeared by attorney, and denied having inflicted any injury upon

* Many other deeds are specified, but I hare mentioned those of most interest.
Elizabeth won heiresp of Moverel of Throwloy, co. Stafford.

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the plaintiff, and appealed to a jury which was to be Bummoned for the
(juiiidene of gt Hillaiy. f?i. 269.

Derh. The Sheriff of Derbyshire waa ordered by writ of "eUgU^ to
deliver to Thomas de Whitynton^ and Joan, his wife, half the lauds and
tenements of £lizabeth, formerly wife of Bobert de 'Whitefeld, to raise from
them £20, beinff the triple damages which they had recovered against the
said Elizabeth, for causing waste and destruction in the houses, woods, etc.,
in Ad^arisleye, which Elizabeth held as dower of the inheritance of the
said Joan. m. 300. A similar writ was issued to the Sheriff of Stafford-
shire, m, 312.

Staff, The Sheriff had been ordered to arrest Elizabeth, formerly wife
of Jolin Oerveys, of Wolfrenhampton, and keep her in the King's prison
until she had paid to John Buffry, of Wolfrenhampton, £16, which she had
acknowledged to owe to him on the 20th January, 24 E. Ill, before
Nicholas Percy, the Mayor of Coventry, and Gilbert de Pulteneye, clei-k,
deputed to receive acknowledgements of debts, and which should have
been paid on the Feast of the ^tivity of St. John next ensuing, and if the
said Elizabeth could not be found, then to deliver to the said John all the
goods and chattels of the said Elizabeth within his bailiwick, to be held till
the debt was fully satisfied, together with his damages and necessary costs,
etc, according to the form of the Statute. And the Sheriff now returned
that the said Elizabeth could not be found, but that he had appraised all
her lands and tenements within his bailiwick on the oath of a jury, who
stated that the said Elizabeth held no goods or chattels which could be
appraised, but she held at Tunstall, near Hampton, a messuage which was
in ruins, with a garden and a carucate of land, and at Wolvemehampton, she
held in divers pmces, land worth 33«. 4dL, and at Tunstall, she held a water-
mill, which was worth annually 10<., aod a separate place worth 2<. 6c^., and
at Wolvemehampton, a messuace, with a garden and with cottages within
the said messuage, worth 3«. 4aiy and the rent of six cottages outside the
messuage was worth 3«. 4ti?. And he had delivered the said lands and
tenements to the said John. A postscript states that afterwards, on the
Quindene of St. Hillaiy in 33 E. Ill, the said Elizabeth appeared in persoD,
and stated she was prepared to pav the residue of the debt to the plaintiff,
together with his costs, but that the said John refused to deliver back her
lauds and tenements to her, and that one Richard Oerveys, of Wolveme-
hampton, had entered into the tenements andj^eld them by virtue of a
demise of John, and she prayed for a writ calling on the said John to shew
cause, etc., and it was granted to her, returnable on the Quindene of Holy
Trinity, m. 326.

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Derh, The suit between John de Stafford, and Isabella, his wife,
plaintiffs, and Richard Foljambe, cuBtos of the land and heir of Robert
Foljambe, in a plea of dower, was respited till the Octaves of St. Michael, on
the prayer of the plaintiffs, unless the Justices of Assizes should first come
to Derby on the Wednesday after the Feast of St. James the Apostle.
m. 41.

Staf, William Wasteneys, who sued on behalf of the King as well as
for himself, appeared by attorney against John Othe Orene, of Longrug^e,
and John, son of Agnes la Smvthes, of Tixhale, for leaving his service
without reasonable cause. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to arrest and produce them on the Quindene of Easter. And
he now returned they could not be found, and he was therefore ordered to

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put them into " exigend^ and' if they did not appear, to outlaw them, and if
they appeared, to produce them on the Octaves of St. Martin, m. 42L

Staf. John de Alrewas, by Nicholas de Swynfen, his attorney, sued
Thomas de Pype, and Edith, his wife, for twelve acres of land in Alrewas,
as his right and inheritance, and in which they had no entry, except by a
disseisin, which Edmund de Somerville had unjustly made of Nicholas de
Alrewas, his father. The defendants prayed a view, and the suit was
adjourned to the Octaves of St MichaeL m, 43, dorio,

Staf. Katrine, formerly wife of Philip de Lutteleye, sued Bobert de
Morf, and Alice, formerly wife of John de Morf, executors of the will of
Joho de Morf, for a debt of £40. The defendants did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to attach them for the Quindene of Holy Trinity.
m. 43, dor90.

Staff, John Butetourt, Chivaler, sued Henry de Bradeford, and Henry,
his son, and Thomas de Bradeford, for forcibly taking from Clent, his goods
and chattels to the value of £10, and for beating, woundinff, and ill-treating
his servants, so that he lost their services for a length of time. The de-
fendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce
them on the Quinaene of Holy Trinity, m, 43, dono.

Staff, Philip de Lutteleye sued Henry de Bradford, and Henry, his son,
and John Pirye, for forcibly breaking into his close at Clent, and taking
twenty rabbits worth 10*., and underwood to the value of lOOx. The
defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce
them at the same date. m. 43, dorw.

Staff. John Butetourt, Chivaler, sued Henry de Bradeford, in a plea that
he should render a reasonable acooimt for the time he was the receiver of his
money. Heniy did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and
produce him on the Quinaene of Holy Trinity, m. 45.

Warw, Hugh, son of Henry de Braundeston, sued the prior of Chaucombe
for the manor of Grenneburgh, which Magister Henry de Braundeston had
given to Hugh de Braundeston, his brother, and the heirs of his body, and
which after the death of the said Hugh and of Henry, son and heir of Hugh,
should descend to him as son and heir of Henry, and he stated that Hugh,
his grandfather, had been seised of the manor by the above gift, temp. £. I.
The prior pleaded that he did not hold the whole manor^ but for the part of
it which he held, he called to warranty Joan, formerly wife of Gilbert de
EUefeld, Margaret, formerly wife of James de Audeleye,and John Mautravers,
and Agnes his wife, sisters and heirs of Edmund de Beref ord, who were to be
summoned for the Quindene of St. Michael by the Sheriff of co. Oxon. A
postscript shews repeated adjoumements of the suit up to Michaelmas^
32 K III. m. 46.

Staff. John de Leegh, and Joan his wife, sued Joan, formerly wife of
Henry de Creswalle, .Chivaler, for causing waste and destruction in the lands,
houses, woods, and gardens, which she held in custoily of the inheritance of
the said Joan in Creswall. The defendant did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to attach her for the Morrow of St. John the Baptist. A post-
script shews that the Sheriff made no return at that date nor at Michaelmas
Term afterwards, and he was ordered to attach her for the Octaves of St.
Hillary, m. 99, dorgo.

Salop. Thomas, son of Bobert Mauveysin sued Thomas de Wavere, and
Felicia his wife for causing waste and destruction in lands, houses, etc., in Shippe-
leye, which they held for the life of Felicia by a demise, which Bobert Mauveysin,
Knight, the father of Thomas and whose heir he is, bad made to the said
Felicia, and to Hugh Mauveisyn, her former husband, and to the heirs of
their bodies, the said Hugh having died without leaving issue. The defen-

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dants did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to attach them for the'
Octaves of St. John the Baptist ni. 99, dorso.

Staff, John, son of John de Aust, of Swynfen, sued John, son of William
de Freford, Chivaler, for thirty acres of land in Lychefeld. John de Freford
prayed a view, and the suit was adjourned to the Morrow of the Purification,
m. 160.

Staff. The suit of John de Ibestoke, Abbot of Biirton, and Richard de
Stafford, Knight, plaintiff, and William de Meignill, Knight, in a plea of debt
of £200, renujtnet sine dUy the said William having letters of protection, dated
14th May, 30 £. Ill, until the Feast of St. Michael, whilst in the retinue of
Henry, Ihike of Lancaster, in Brittany, m. 159.

Salop, Margaret, formerly wife of Robert Mauveysyn, sued Thomajs
de Wavere, and Felice his wife for the third of the manor of Shippeleye, as
dower. Thomas and Felicia stated that the said Margaret was not entitled
to dower from the manor because one Henry Mauveysyn, Chivaler, the father
of Robert) her former husband, wajs seised of the said manor as well as of
other manors and lands and tenements in the cos. of Stafford and Lincoln
long before he held anything in the manor of Shippeleve, and the said Henry
had a wife called Anne, and when Henry died, the said Robert entered as son
and heir and assigned to the said Anne the manor of Ship^leye as dower, in
allocation of the other lands and tenements of the inheritance of the said
Henry, and Robert afterwards by fine granted the reversion of the said manor,
after the death of Anne, to one Hugh Mauveysyn, and to the said Felicia,
then his wife, to be held bv them and the heirs of their bodies, and Anne
died, and after her death tne said Thomas and Felicia held the manor as of
the right of Felicia, and they prayed for judgement whether under such
circumstance Margaret was entitled to dower from it

Margaret stated that after the death of the said Henry, Robert her
husband had assigned to the said Anne as dower a third part of the manor
of Shippeleye, toother with the third part of other manors, and not the
whole manor, and Anne had afterwards surrendered her dower to Robert
Mauveysyn, and had afterwards taken from him the whole manor of Shippeleye
for her life, and by this surrender the said Robert had been seised of the
manor subsequent to his marriage with her, and she was therefore entitled
to dower from it Thomas and Felicia appealed to a jury which was to be
summoned for the Quindene of Holy Trimty. A postscript shews adjoume-
ments of the suit through defect of juries up to the Quindene of St Michael,
31 E. IIL m. 203.

Pleas of Assize taken at Staffokd before Henry de
motelowb and hugh de aston, justices of the king,

ASSIGNED, ETC., ON THE WEDNESDAY, THE FeAST OF St.

Matthew. 30 E. III. (21st Sept., 1357).

Staff, An assize, etc, if John Someville, and Joan, his wife, Henry de
Tymmor, parson of the Church of Elleford, and William de Tymmor, had
unjustly disseised Thomas, son of Thomas le Clerc, of Alrewas, of a messuage,
twenty acres of land, ten acres of meadow, and six acres of pasture in
Alrewas. The defendants did not appear, and a jury gave a verdict in
favour of Thomas, and assessed his damages at 40^., but they stated that
Henry and William took no part in the disseisin.

Staff, Simon Scot, of Kyngesbromleve, sued John, son of Thomas ScotL
of Kyugesbromleye, for twenty acres of land, twenty acres of pasture, and
twenty acres of wood in Kyngesbromleye, of which John Scot, of Kyuges-
bromleye, his ^ther, and whose heir he is, was seised on the day he died

ASSIZES AT STAFFORD. 30 E. III. 143

Simon and John both appeared in person, and John was nnder age, but
stated he was ready to hear the assize ; it was therefore to be taken. But
John, son of Thomas, then challenged the panel, and stated it had been
arrayed by Gilbert le Lady, the bauiff of the Hundred of Offlowe, and his
sub-bailiff, who had arraigned it in favour of Simon, and on the nomination
of his friends, and the tryers found this to be the case. It was therefore
anntdled. And the Sheriff wsb ordered to summon another jury without the
intervention of the said bailiff or sub-bailiff, to be at Stafford on the
Wednesday in the week of Lent, and at that date both the plaintiff and
the defendant appeared, and the said Simon then stated that the new panel
had been arraigned by John Musard, the Sheiiff, who was the ciutat of the
said John, son of Thomas, and many of the names on it were of men who
did not belong to the Hundred, and that many others of the vicinage who
were summoned by the bailiffs of the Sheriff were not placed on the panel,
and he prayed that the Sheriff might be examined on that point. And the
Sheriff beinff examined on oath, stated that he had ordered Gilbert le Lady,
the bailiff of the Hundred, to array the panel, and to summon twelve of the
vicinage, and as the Sheriff had been ordered to array a new panel without
the intervention of the said Gilbert, he was fined 20«. by the Justices, and
the panel was suppressed ajs being suspicious. And a mandate was sent to
the coroners of the county to summon a new jury of twelve, to be at Stafford
on the Monday after the Feast of St. Peter ad Yincula. On which day tho
parties appeared, and John, son of Thomas, challenged the array of the
panel because it was made by Robert de Aston, one of the coroners, in the
absence of William le Hunte, Bichard Levesone, and William de Thikness,
the other coroners, and on the nomination of the said Simon and of his friends,
and the coroners beinff present in Court, were examined respecting the said
paneL And William de Thikness stated that he was not present, and knew
nothing of the panel, and as all the other coroners made the same answer,
they were fined 2 marks by the Justices, and they were ordered to summon
another jury for the Wednesday after Mid Lent On which day the said
Simon appeared in his own person, and John, son of Thomas, did not
appear, and the assize was therefore to be taken in his absence, but was
respited till the Wednesday before the Feast of St. Laurence, through
defect of recognitors. Aiterwards, on the prayer of the said Simon, the
suit was adjourned till the Monday after the f'east of the Exhaltation of the
Holy Cross, 32 E. Ill, at Lychefeld. A postscript states that on that date
the said Simon appeared in person, and the jury stated that John Scot, the
father of Simon, was seised of the said tenements in his demesne as of fee,
on the day he died. And that he died after the coronation of King Henry,*
and that Simon was his nearest heir, and they assessed the damages of
Simon, as from the date of his father's death, at £10. «7k 24, dorto,

DE BANCO. Mich., 30 E. III.

Staf. Philip de Weston, Dean of the Free Chapel of Wolvemehampton,
sued John Baffrv in a plea that he shotdd render a reasonable account for
the time he was nis baihff in Wolvemehampton. John did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to distrain and prcnluce him on the Octaves of St
Hillary, m. 29, dorso.

Staff, Thomas Walters, of P^ncrich, sued John, son of Adam atte
Birches, of Pilatenhale, for forcibly breaking into his close at Pilatenhale,
and cutting down trees to the value of 10«., and for treading down and
consuming his grass with his beasts. John did not appear, and the Sheriff
returned he held nothing, etc. He was therefore ordered to arrest and
produce him on the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 40, dorso.

Staff, Philip de Lutteleye, sued John in the Put, for causing waste and
* ThiB was the limit of time for a plea of Mordancestor.

144 EXTRA.CTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS

destruction in houses, gardens, and woods in Morf, which John held of the
said Philip for life, by an assignment which Philip Bluudel, and Joan, his
wife, had made to Philip, the said John holding of the inheritance of tfoan
by courtesy of England. And Philip stated he had caased waste and
destruction by pulling down a hall worth 10 marks, two chambers, each
worth 100«., a kitchen, worth 100«., a grange, worth 10 marks, and by
cutting down and selling six young oaks, each worth 2«., three ash trees, each
worth I2d.j and three pear trees, each worth I2d, The Sheriff was therefore
ordered to proceed in person to the tenement, and to make enquiir upon
oath as to the damage, and to return the inquisition on the Quindene of
St. Hillary. A postscript shews that on that day the Sheriff returned the
inquisition, which stated the said John had caused waste and destruction
by pulling down in the hall the doors and windows, to the value of 149., and
by pulling down and selling the timber and windows in a chamber to the
value of 46s. ScL, and by pulling down and selling the doors and windows of
a kitchen to the value of 10«., and bv pulling down and selling an oxstall,
worth 10«., and by cutting down and selling six young oak trees, worth 39. ^
three ash trees, worth 10«. &d., and three pear trees, worth 10«. Sd.y to the dis-
inheritance of the said Philip de Lutteleye. It was therefore considered
that Philip shotdd recover seisin of the tenements which were wasted, and
triple damages, viz., £16 I9s, 6d. m. 43, darso,

Olouc. Hugh de Aston, Eoger de Elington, and Boger Basset, parson of
the Church of Druyemerston, executors of the will of Boger Hillary,
Knight, sued William, Abbot of Evesham, for a debt of £20. Tlie Abbot
did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the Quindene
of St Hukry. m. 44

Staf, John Trussel, of Cubleston, was summoned at the suit of the
Abbot of Combe, to acquit him of the service which Balph, Earl of
Stafford, exacted from him for the freehold he held of the said John in
Cotes and Newton, in co. Warwick, and of which the said John, who was
mesne lord between them, ought to acquit him. And he stated that he held
of the said John, the manor of Cotes, which extended into the vills of
Cotes and Newton, by fealty, and for the scutas^e of the King, a penny
for a scutage of 40«. for all services, and the said Balph exacted from him
£10 for the relief of two Knights' fees after the death of William Trussell,
the father of the said John, and for this purpose had distrained him by his
plough cattle, so that he could not plough the land, and the said John,
although frequent requisition had been made upon him, had refused to
acquit bim of the said relief, and for which he claimed £100 as damages.

John appeared bv attorney and prayed that it might be shewn why he
should acquit the A.btx>t of the said services. And the Abbot stated that
one Bichard Trussel, the son of William Trussel, the ^eat-grandfather of
John, and whose heir he is, had given and confirmed by his deed to Cod and to
the Blessed IViary, and Monks of Combe, the service and homage of Simon
Bagod and his heirs, for all the land which the said Simon held of him in the
territory of Cotes and Newenton (which land was the manor of Cotes), to
be held by the Abbot and his successors, and rendering 10*. annually at
Michaelmas, and saving all f orinsec service, after which grant, the said Simon
had attorned himself, to the Abbot, and he produced the deed of Bichard to
that effect.

And the said John, after protesting that he did not acknowledge the said
deed, nor that the manor was held by the amount of service named, pleaded
that the Abbot had not been distrained through his default, and on this issue
appealed to a jury, and the Abbot did the same. The Sheriff of Warwickshire
was therefore ordered to summon a jury for the Quindene of St Hillary. A
postscript states that on that date the Sheriff made no return and the process
was continued up to Michaelmas Term, 31 E. Ill, when a writ of nm prizes

DE BANCO. MICH., 30 K. JIT. 145

was issued and the cause was heard before Hem y Grene and William de
Skipworth, the Justices of Assize, when a jury sttited that the Abbot had
been distrained by the default of the said John, and they assessed his
damages at 20 marks. ?». 49, dorso.*

Staff. Bichard de Everdon sued Richard in the Lone of Wolveme-
hampton, for taking a certain iron {ferrum) of his mill, and unjustly detaining
it. Kichard in the Lone did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
distrain and produce him on the Quiuaene of St. Hillary, m, 152.

Oerh. Robert de Holand, Chivaler, sued Ralph de Diiffeld and Thomas
Bulneys, for forcibly entering into a moiety of the manor of Breydeshale
which was in his custody, by reason of the minority of Thomas, son and heir
of Stephen Cur8oun,t who had held the said moiety of him by militaiy
service, and for cutting down his trees, and levying the rents from the natives
of the said moiety, and taking timber to the value of £20, and rents to the
value of £60. The defendants did not appear, but had found sureties, and
the Sheriff was ordered to distrain, and produce them on the Quindene of St.
Hilkry. m. 169.

Staf, Joan, formerly wife of Adam de Peshale, sued Thomas de
Hakedone for a third of two messuages, and of a carucate of land in
Horseleye, which she claimed as dower. Thomas prayed a view and the suit
was adjourned to the Quindene of St. Hillary, m, 188.

LiTic, Ralph, Earl of Stafford, sued Robert Amald in a plea that he
should render a reasonable account for the time he was his bailiff in Base-
wynthorp.| Robert did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain
and produce him on the Octaves of St Hillary, m. 188.

Warw. John Hastang, Chivaler, sued Adam del Hill of Chebsay in a
plea, that he should render a reasonable account for the time he was his bailiff
m Est Lemynton. Adam did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
arrest and produce him on the Quindene of St Hillary, m. 190.

Staff. Richard, son of Henry Foutrel, recovers a moiety of a mill in
Waterfall, in a suit against Robert de Staunton, the defendant making
default m, 196.

Staff. Thomas de Shene sued Richard le Cartewright, of Tene, John
Hervy, of Tene, William, son of Richard, of Tene, Thomaa Philips, Hugh,
son of William de Chetelton, of Draycote, and five others, for beating,
wounding, ill-treating, and imprisoning him at Tene. None of the
defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest all except Thomas
Philips, who had found sureties, and to produce them on the Octaves of St
Hillary, and to distrain the said Thomas to appear on the same date.
m. 273.

Staf, Simon, the Abbot of Westminster, sued William de Perton for the
manor of Perton, as the right of his Church of the Blessed Peter of
Westminster, by a writ of entry. William prayed a view, and the suit was
adjourned till five weeks from Easter, the view to be made in the interim.
m, 274, dorso.

• See Notes on the Liber Niger by the present Editor, p. 166, Vol. I of these
Collections. Cotes, in co. Warwick, was two- thirds of a Knight's fee held, temp. H.
II. by Robert fitz Odo, of Robert de Stafford. It passed to the Trussels by the
marriage of William Trussel with a daughter of Robert fitz Odo. The Combe
Chartulary shows that it was held under Robert fitz Odo by Hugh Bagot, who
granted it to his brother, Ingeran, and Simon Bagot was son of Ingeran.

t Stephen Curson was lord of Fauld, in co. Stafford.

X Oshert Biisewine held this manor of the Barony of Stafford in 12 H. II, but
had subinfeuded it. Ralph, Earl of Si afford, had evidently purchased the rights,
of the mesne and arri^re tenants, and now held the manor in demesne. See Notes
on the Liber N iger, Vol, I, p. 176, of these Collections.

146 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Gaol Delivery at Stafford, before Henry de Motelowe
AND Hugh db Aston, Justices of the Lord the King,
assigned, etc., on the Wednesday the Feast of St.
Matthew, 30 E. Ill, by virtue of the King's Letters
Patent directed to the said Justices in these words, etc.
(Assize Eoll of Divers Counties. No. 1457.)

Stafi. James de Stafford, Chivaler, Roger Fox, William le Couherd,
Boffer Kempe, Simon Kempe, Thomas de Gayvode, Richard le Persones,
ana William de Stoke, who had been taken in consequence of an indictment
made before Robert de Aston, the coroner of the county, that on the
Thursday after the "iFeast of St. Barnabas, 29 E. Ill, they had feloniously
killed Adam de Chetewynde at Sondon, were brought before the Justices by
the Sheriff, and being asked how they wished to be acquitted of the said felony,
pleaded they were not guilty, and put themselves on the country. A jury of
the vicinage being tried and sworn {triati et jurcUi), stated that they were
not guilty, and had not fled. They were therefore acquitted, m. 36.

Staff, Adam Simound, of Keel, indicted for feloniously killing Adam de
Breryhurst at Keel, in 28 E. Ill, was acquitted. Philip Page indicted for
feloniously killing Richard de Breryhurst at Keel, on the same date, was
acquitted.

The same Philip indicted before John Musard, the Sheriff of co, Stafford,
at his Toum* at Tene, for feloniously killing in 26 E. Ill, Philip le Tynkare
at Boterdoun, was acquitted.

Adam de Bentyleye indicted before the same Sheriff, at his Toum of
Tatmondeslowe, held at Tene, for feloniously stealing four oxen worth 40*.,
from Adam Renege, at Renege, and two oxen worth 20«., from Hugh
Balle, at Bradenop, and that he was a common robber, was acquitted.

Henry de Rotherham indicted before William le Hunte, the coroner, for
feloniously killing Roger, son of Agues of Chedle, at Chedle, in 29 E. Ill,
was acquitted.

Staff. William de Botteslowe indicted before John Musard, the Sheriff,
at his Great Toum of Pirhull, held at Stone, for feloniously breaking into the
Grange of William de Knypesleye, at Knypesleye, in 21 E. Ill, and taking
oats to the value of I6d., was acquitted.

Robert le Irish indicted before John de Whethales, the coroner, for
feloniously killing John de Excestre of Stone, at Stone, in 29 E. Ill, was
acquitted.

William de Oougwalle indicted before Richard Levesone, the coroner,
for feloniously killing Henry Henryes of Whitwyk, at Wolverenhampton, in
28 E. Til, was acquitted.

Staf. Lucy Moldyng indicted before John Musard, the Sheriff, at his
Great Toum of PirhuU, held at Stone, for feloniously breaking into the house
of Thomas de Sheperugge, at Sheperugge, in 26 E. Ill, and stealing 10«. in
money, and for stealing in 29 E. Ill, a bushel of corn, a bushel of oatmeal
worth 3«., and a stone of wool worth 4«., from Thomas de Sheperugge, at
Sheperugge, and a bed worth I3«. 4c?., and a " (owel lava^omim " worth 40</.,
from the same Thomas,at Sheperugge, in 29 E. Ill, was acquitted. Richard de
Irlond indicted before the same Sheriff, at Stone, for feloniously breaking
into the Grange of the same Thomas, at Sheperugge, and stealing a bushel of
rye worth 28., and William, son of Magister William de Shepemgge, indicted

• • The Sheriff's Tourn was held twice in the year in each Hundred of the courf-^
(Dugdale's ** Origines Juridiciales").

GAOL DELIVERY AT STAFFORD. 30 E. III. 147

before the same Sheriff, at the same Toum, for feloniously receiving the said
Bichard, knowing he had committed the felony, were acquitted, m. 36.

Staf. Robert, son of William de Hampton, of Tonsthalle (Tunstall),
elsewhere, before John Musard, the Sheriff, and Robert de Aston and Richard
de Thiknes, coroners, had turned approver, and acknowledged himself to be a
robber engaged in various felonies, and principally for having feloniously
stolen, in 30 E. Ill, four heifers worth 26^. Sd. from Adam le Storour, of
Burton, from Burton-on-Trent, and six sheep worth 12«., from John del Hay,
at Kynges Bromleye, and he appealed Alan le Chalener, of Lychefeld, and
John le Sadeler, corviser, for the felony committed at Kyngesbromleye, and
the said approver as well as the said Alan and John, were brought by the
Sheriff before the Justices, and the approver being asked, if he wished to
prosecute his appeal against them, stated he had not turned approver of his
own free will, but that one William le Orfever, the Svh custos of the Gaol of
the King at Stafford, in whose custody he had been, had forced him to
become an approver by the durety oi his imprisonment, and by divers
punishments, such as binding his hands and feet with iron, and putting him
on the ffround naked, and keeping him without food, and had informed him
and enjoined him to appeal the said Alan and John, and that he had no
information about them except what he had derived from the said William.
And the said William, who was present in Court, being questioned, denied
having inflicted the said punishments and the harsh treatment, and stated
that Robert, son of William, had turned approver of his own free will ;
and appealed to a jury. And a jury being sworn, stated that the sa'd
Robert, son of William, had turned approver of his own will and spont£.-
neously, and not by reason of the harsh treatment of William le Orfever nor
of anyone else. William was therefore acquitted, and the approver was
hanged. And the said Alan and John le Sadeler, being questioned, denied
the felony and put themselves on the country, and a jury being sworn, stated
they were not guilty. And an inquisition being afterwards made, respecting
the chattels of the said approver on the oath of a jury, and on the informa-
tion of Adam le Arfclaster, William Colesone, Gilbert de Teddesleye, Robert de
Aston, Robert de Yolbrugge, Thomas de Pype, and Henry Buys, the jury
stated that the said approver and one William Hinde, were notorious
robbers of a band {de una societate ) and had been indicted of other felonies,
and they had various animals which had been stolen, viz., two horses, six
heifers, two colts, and twenty-four sheep, and they allocated to themselves divers
pastures in various places, where they depastured their animals. And that
when the approver was taken, the said William had fled, and the bailiffs and
ministers of several lords, within whose demesnes the animals were depastured,
came forward and claimed them in the name of their lords as wayfs, and had
taken possession of them, by reason of the said William hi^ving been the last
possessor, and Adam Alblaster had in that way taken a colt, w^hich the said
approver had stolen from Adam le Stonour, and which was worth 5«., and
William Broun, the bailiff of Ralph Basset, in his manor of Walsale, had
taken a mare and a '* colt " worth 5«., and three colts each worth 20e/., and
a horse which had been stolen from the Abbot of Burton, worth IQd. And
Ralph Parmenter, the sub-bailiff of Adam Alblaster, had a horse worth 40d,
and in the custody of the vill of Brewode, there was a colt which had been
stolen from Alured de Sulny, Chivaler, worth 10^., and eighteen sheep, each
worth I2d., and in the custody of William le Flechere, of Pype Rydeware,
at Pype Rydeware, six sheep, each worth Qd.f which chattels were forfeited
to the King, and the said Adam Alblaster and the others above-named were
ordered to answer for them, m, 36, dorso.

Staff. Ralph de Hampton, who had been indicted before Robert de
Aston, the coroner, for feloniously killing John Choughe, of Morton, at
Rydeware Mauveysin, in 29 E. Ill, was acquitted.

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148 KXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Eobert Leysyng, who had been indicted before John Miisard, the Sheriflf,
at his Great Tourn, at Tene, for feloniously killing Margsiret la Walshe, in
24 £.111, at Ethelaston (£llaston), was acquitted, m, 36, dorso,

Walter atte Bniggende, who had been indicted before John Hodyuet, the
coroner, for felonioiuly killing Nicholas le Verney, at Boucestre, in 22 E.
Ill, was acquitted, m. 30, dorso.

Staff. Boger del Walle, of Netherpenne, Henry, son of Edward de
Netherpenne, Williani, son of Hugh de Peune, Thomas Buffrey, the lord of
Netherpenne, and Ricliard de Fyncnenefeld, who were indicted before John
Musaro, the Sheriff, and William de Thiknesa, one of the coroners, by virtue
of a writ of the king ** de inauirendo," to the effect that the said Roger and
Henry had feloniously killed John Matheu, at Whytewyk, within the manor
of Tetenhall, in 29 £. Ill, and that the said William, Thomas, and Richard,
had procured the said Roger and Henry to commit the felony, and had
knowingly received them afterwards, were acquitted, m. 36, dorso.

Gaol Delivery made before the same Justices on the
Monday after the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula.
31 E. III.

Staff. Thomas le Keu, of Tizhale, who had been indicted before Robert
de Aston, the coroner^ for feloniously killing Hugh, the servant of Magister
John de Depyng at Ly chef eld, in 29 E. Ill, was acquitted.

Roger le Smyth, of L^chefeld, who had been indicted before the same
coroner for feloniously killing Roger de Herlaston, derk at Lychefeld,
in 29 £. Ill, was acquitted, m. 41.

Gaol Delivery of the Town of Stafford, made before the
SAME Justices on the same daie.

Staff. William, son of Elen Cubbok, who had been indicted before William
Orfever, the coroner of the vill of Stafford, for feloniously killing Alice le
Swon, of Stafford, at Stafford, in 20 £. Ill, was acquitted.

William Wade, of Stafford, who had been indicted before Hugh Snel and
William Wochard. the bailiffs of the liberty of the town of Stafford, at
the view of frankpledge of the said town, for feloniously breaking into
the house of Matilda de Derby at Stafford, and stealing 20s. in money,
and other goods and chattels to the value of 30«. in 11 £. Ill, was acquitted.
m. 41.

DE BANCO. Easter, 31 E. III.

Staff. Fulk de Burmyngham, Chivaler, sued Thomas Morf for forcibly
breaking into his close at Morf and beating, wounding, and ill-treating his
servant, Roger Wyikys, so that he lost his services for a length of time.
Thomas did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain him and
produce him on the Octaves of Holy Trinity, w. 28, dorso.

Staf. Hugh, son of Ralph de Bisshebury, sued Henry de Bisshebury for
taking and illegally detaining his cattle. Henry did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on the Quindene of Holy
Trinity, m. 80.

Staff. Rali)h Basset, of Drayton, Chivaler, sued Ralph del Bache and
Simon del B;iche for killing three hinds at Drayton worth AOs. The defeu-

DE BANCO. EASIEK, 31 E. III. 149

dants did not appear, aud the Sheriff returned they held nothing by which
they could be attaclied. He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce
them on the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 80, dorso.

Staff, Nicholas, son and heir of Robert de Beek, of Tene, Knight {mUitis\
was summoned at the suit of Bichard de Eton, of Lychefeld, Masoun, and
Alice, his wife, for a debt of 46 marks, and they stated that whereas Robert
de Beek, the father of Nicholas, on the Monday before the Feast of St.
Barnabas, 14 E. Ill, by his deed dated from Chekkeleye, had bound himself
and his heirs to the said Alice and to one William le Carter, of Uttokeshather
at that time her husband, in a sum of 46 marks to be paid on the Feast of St.
Michael next ensuing ; the said Robert during his lifetime, and Nicholas
after his death, although frequently called upon to pay the debt had hitherto
refused to do so, and for which they claimed £20 as damages.

Nicholas appeared by attorney and pleaded the action would not lie
against him, because he held nothing in fee simple by liereditary descent
from the said Robert, his father, as he was prepared to proye, and he prayed
for judgment on that point.

Richard and Alice stated they ought not to be precluded from their action
on that account, because sufficient lands and tenements had descended to the
said Nicholas by hereditary descent in fee simple in Tene, Chekkeleye, Utto-
keshather, ar.d elsewhere in the county, and they appealed to a jury. The
Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon a juiy for the Morrow of St. John
the Baptist. A postscript shews the suit was adjourned up to Michaelmas,
32 E. Ill, through defect of a jury, m, 103.

Staff. Robert de Bulkylegh, of Alstanestou, sued Robert de Dunham for
causing waste and destruction in houses in the yill of Newcastle-uuder-
Lyme which Robert, son of William de Bulkylegh, the father of Robert, and
whose heir' he is, had demised to him for his life. Robert de Dunham did
not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the Quindene of
Holy Trinity, m. 103, dorso.

Staff. Isabella, formerly wife of John Byrom, sued John de Haukeston,
Chiyaler, and Anabel, his wife, for a third of 40 acres of wood and 40 acres
of pasture in Bedelf as her dower. The defendants appeared by attorney -and
stated that the tenements in question contained only ten acres of wood and
ten acres of pasture and Isabella had no claim to dower from them because one
Geoffrey Byrom, formerly husband of Anabel and father of the said John,
died seised of them and of other tenements in the yill of Bedelf, and after
his death, John Byrom had entered as son and heir, and had assigned dower
from them to the said AnabeL And afterwards the said John Byrom and
the said John de Haukeston and Anabel had made an exchange by which
John Byrom took a rent of 40s. in the yill of Bedelf, in exchange for the said
tenements, and as Isabella had been endowed from the said rent, they praye<l
judgement whether she could claim dower from the tenements as well. And
Isabella, without admitting she had been endowed from the said rent, stated
that the said John Byrom, after the death of Gleoffrey, his father, had
endowed the said Anabel, when she was single {sola) of certain tenements in
the yiU of Bydelf, as the said John de Haukeston and Anabel alledged, as a
complete dower from the lands and tenements which formerly belonged to
Geoffrey, husband of Anabel, and after the assignement of the said dower,
John Byrom was seised of certain tenements in Mideleston, and after the
marriage between John and Anabel, he granted to them as an assignement of
dower the tenements in Mideleston, and afterwards the said John Byrom
and John de Haukeston and Anabel made an exchange by which John and
Anabel took the said tenements in exchange for the tenements in Mideleston,
aod she appealed to a jury which was to be summoned for the Quindene of
Holy Trinity, m. 106.

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Wygom. Philip de Lutteleye appeared against Thomas Symmesone and
Thomas Osberne for forcibly entering his close at Bettecote and beating, and
ill-treating, and wounding his servant, Bobert Pulle, so that he lost his
services for a length of time. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff
was ordered to arrest and produce them on the Quindene of Holy Trinity,
w. 106, dorso.

Staff, Henry de Ruggeleye and Matilda, his wife, sued Thomas
Champyoun and Alice, formerly wife of William Champyoan, executors of
the will of William Champyoun for chattels to the value of £10 which they
uniustlv detained. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was
orderecl to attach them for the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 110, dorso.

Staff. Henry de Ruggeleye and Matilda, his wife, sued Alice, formerly
wife of William Champyoun in a plea that she should deliver up to them a
deed of covenant, which she unjustly detained. Alice did not appearand the
Sheriff was ordered to attach her for the same date. m. 110, dorso.

Derh. Richard de Herthull, Chivaler, sued John de Haukeston, Chivaler,
for the manor of Tyssyngton as his right and inheritance, and in which John
had no entry except by James de Audeleye, of Heleye, who had demised it
to him, and who had unjustly disseised Adam de Herthull, his father, whose
heir he is. John stated that the land in dispute comprised only the fourth
part of the manor of Tyssyngton, and as regarded two messuages and abovate
and half of land, he called to warranty James de Audeleye, of Heleye, who
was to be summoned for the Quindene of St. Michael, in the counties of
Stafford and Salop. And he stated further that Henry de la Pole was tenant
of the said tenements, and was tenant on the date of the writ, viz., 15 Oct.,
29 E. Ill, and he prayed for judgement on this issue. Richard stated that on
the date of the writ, the said John was sole tenant and appealed to a jury,
and the Sheriff was ordered to summon a jury at the above tefm. A post-
script shews that the process was continued till Easter Term, 33 E. Ill, when
a writ of nisi prius was issued transferring it to be heard at Derby, m, 120.

Staff, Roger de Aston, Chivaler, sued Robert de Salt for causing waste
and destruction in the lands, houses, and gardens in Great Hey wode which
John de Aston, the father of Roger, and whose heir he is, hsui demised to
Robert for his life. Robert did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
attach him for the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 139.

Staff, Malcolm Waateneys sued Simon, Vicar of Sondon, the executor
of the will of Adam de Chetew3mde for a debt of 40s. Simon did not appear
and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on the Quindene of
Holy Trinity, m, 147, dorso.

Staff. William de Hampton, sued Roger Godhale, of Tetenhale. Thomas
le Muleward, of Tetenhale, and Alice, his wife, Agnes, daughter of William
Sweyn, of Tetenhale, Richard le Ferrour, of Tetenhale, Roger de Holygrene,
Henry Fippesone, John de Woundon, Richard Hobbesone, William de
Barudeleye, Richard Kemmesone, John Crey, and six others, for forcibly
breaking into his houses at Tetenhale, Wolvemehampton, Northycote, and la
Luyde, and taking his timber and other goods and chattels, to the value of
£10, and for trampling down and consuming his grass and com with their
cattle to the value of 408. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff
was ordered to distrain those who had found bail, and to apprehend the others^
and produce them on the Quindene of Holy Timity. m. 172, darso.

Staff. Richard in the Lone of Wolvemehampton, was summoned at the
suit of Richard de Everdon, for illegally taking and detaining the iron work
of his mill at Tresele, in a place called Heykeleye Mulne, on the Monday
after the Feast of the Annunciation, 30 E. Ill, and for which he claimed
lOOs. as damages. Richard in the Lone stated that the said Richard held

DE BANCO. EASTER, 31 E. III. 151

the mill of him, and of Margaret, his wife, as part of the dower of Margaret,
of the dotation of John de Tresele, her former husband, and by the assign-
ment of William de Perton, to whom the reversion of the mill fell after the
death of Margaret, by fealty and the service of 13^. 4d, annually, and
because the said service was in arrear at the date of the distraint, he had
taken the ironwork as was lawful. Kichard de Everdon stated that the said
John de Tresele, was formerly seised of the mill in demesne as of fee, and
had enfeoffed one Warine de Penne, of the mill to be held by the said Warine,
and his heirs by the service of ISs. 4d. for ever, and he now held the status of
the said Warine, and he prayed judgement whether under these circumstances
the caption of the ironwork was lawful.

Bichard in the Lone then pleaded he could not answer without his wife
Margaret, and the said William de Perton, and the Sheriff was ordered to
summon the said Margaret and William for the Quindene of Holy Trinity,
and the same day was given to the parties to the suit. m. 195.

Staff. Ealph Bassett, of Drayton, Chivaler, recovered possession of several
messuages, in Walsale, from Kichard Palmere, Juliana la Parkere, Richard
le Prest, William Serle, and eighteen others, by writs of " qitare cessavit per
btennium" the service due for the tenements being in arrear for more than
two years, m, 221.

Staf. John, son of John de la Pole, sued Robert de Hyde, and Juliana,
his wife, for causing waste and destruction in the houses, woods, and gardens,
in Shene, which «J()hn de la Pole his father, and whose heir he is, had
demised to the said Juliana, and to Richard de BeKiteleye, her former
husband, for their lives. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was
ordered to attach them for the Octaves of Holy Trinity, m. 240.

Pleas of Assize, taken at Staffokd, before Henry de

MOTELOWE AND ThOMAS DE LoDELOWE, JUSTICES, ASSIGNED,
ETC., ON THE MONDAY AFIER THE FeAST OF St. PeTER AD

ViNcuLA, 31 E. III. (Assize Roll, No, 1457.)

Staff. An assize, etc., if Hugh de Aston and Roger, his brother, had
unjustly disseised Ralph le Duk, and Margery his wife^ of a rent of two
(quarters of rye. in Shenston, AUerwych, and Great Barre. Hugh appeared
in person and stated nothing against the assize, and Roger answered as tenant
ana stated that the tenements in question were ^' extra feodum " of the said
Ralph and Margery, and prayed for judgement on that issue ; and Ralph and
Margery stated that one Hugh, son of Hugh de Eynesham, the elder, was
seised of the tenement as of fee and right, and granted by his deed the said
rent of four quarters of rye to one Margery, daughter of Hugh de Aston, the
grandmother of Margery, his wife, and whose heir she is, to be received
annually from all his lands and tenements in Aston, which is a hamlet of the
said vills, and which were the tenements now in question, and he produced
the deed of the said Hugh, dated 1 E. II, and the said Margery was seised
of the said rent by virtue of the deed, and died seised of it, and after her
death, one John, her son and heir was seised of it, and after his death,
Margery his daughter and heir and wife of Ralph, was seised of it until the
said Hugh and Roger had unjustly disseised her.

Roger stated that the plaintiffs could npt claim the rent by the above
deed, because in 32 E. I, a nne had been levied between Hugh, son of Hugh
de Eynesham, the elder, and Felicia, his wife, complainants, and Hugh, son
of John de Aston, deforciant of a messuage, a mill, a carucate, and twelve
acres of land, twelve acres of moor, and 36«. Sd. of rent in Shenstone, Gieat
Barre, and Little Aston, which were the same tenements as these now iu

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question, by 'which fine, Huffh, son of Hugh, acknowledged the tenements to
be the right of the said Hu^ son of John, and for which acknowledgement,
etc., the said Hugh, son of John, granted the said tenemento to Hugh, son of
Hugh, and to Felicia, and to the heirs of their bodies, and therefore long
before the date of the deed, the said Hugh, son of Hugh, held only a fee taU
in the tenements, and after his death, the said Roger entered into the
tenements as son and heir of the said Hugh, bom of the body of the said
Felicia.

And Ralph and Margery stated that at the date of the fine, the said Hugh,
son of Hugn, held a fee simple in the tenements and not a fee tail, and
appealed to a jury. A jury elected by consent of the parties, stated that at
the date of the deed the said Hugh, son of Hugh, held only a fee tail in the
tenements, by virtue of the fine in question, and the suit was therefore
dismissed, m. 25.

DE BANCO. Mich., 31 E. III.

Staf. Richard de Stafford, Knight, came into Court and acknowledged
he owed to Thomas Cursoun, Kniffht, 500 marks, to be paid at the Feast of
£a8ter next ensuing, and if he failed to pay the debt, it might be raised on
his goods and chattels.^ m. 42.

Staf. Symon, the Abbot of Westminster, sued William de Perton, for
the manor of Perton, in which William had no entry except by Hugh,
formerly Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, to whom Walter, formerly Abbot
of Westminster, had demised it for a term which had expired, and he stated
that the said Walter was seised of the manor, temp. H. Ill, etc. William
defended his right, and stated that John de Perton, his father, and whose
heir he is, had died seised of the manor in demesne as of fee, and after his
death he had entered as son and heir, and not by the said LIugh, as stated by
the Abbot in his writ. As the Abbot could not deny this, the suit was
dismissed and the Ablx>t was in misericordid for a false claim. t m, 55,
dorso,

Staf, Adam le Arblaster, and Elizabeth, his wife, recovered the third
part of five messuages, thirty acres of land, and ten acres of meadow in
Tuttebury, in a suit against John, son of Henry Davy, and Agnes, his wife,
as dower of Elizabeth, of the dotation of John Davy, former husband of
Elizabeth, m, 59.

Derb. John de Stafford and Isabella, his wife, sued Richard Foljaumbe,
custoii of the land and heir of Robert Foljaumbe, for a third of the manor of
Chisworth, as dower of Isabella of the dotation of the said Robert, her
former husband.

Richard stated that Isabella had no claim to dower from the manor,
l^ecause as regarded two parts of it, the said Robert on the day he married
her was not seised of it in demesne as of fee, so that he could endow her from
it, and as regarded the other third part of it, he stated that one Richard
[^» ♦] ^ag seised of it in demesne as of fee, and after his death it was
assigned to Joan, formerly wife of the said Rich«ard, as her dower, and this
took place lone before the marriage of Robert and Isabella, and the said Joan
had demised the said third part to him to be held for the life of Joan, and
Joan had survived the said Robert. John and Isabella stated they were not

• An acknowledgmeut of a debt like this, between two of equal rank, usually
denotes a marriage between the two families, and it is probable that a daughter of
Kichard de Stafford was afTianced to the eldest son of Thomas Curson.

t For an explanation of the interest of the Abbots of Westminster in Perton,
see the Notes on the Perton Charters in tlie third Toliime of these Collections.

DE BANCO. MICH., 31 F. III. 153

precluded from their action by the above, because the said Robert, her former
nusband, was seised of the whole manor in demesne as of fee, and they
appealed to a jury, and Richard likewise. The Sheriff was thej-efore ordered
to summon a jury for the * * * of St. Hillary, m, 60.

Staff. John de Delves, sued Reginald Swetecok, of Blore, in a plea that
he should render a reasonable account for the time he was his bailiff in
Alcmunton. Reginald did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain
and produce him on the Qaindene of St. Hillary, m. 62.

Staff. Henry de Bisshebury was summoned at the suit of Hugh, son of
Ralph de Bisshebury, for illegally taking and detaining his cattle ; and Hugh
stated that on the Friday after the Feast of the Translation of St. Thomas,
30 £. Ill, the said Henry had taken from a place in Bisshebury, called le
Gosebrokepark, seven oxen belonging to him, and for which he claimed £20
as damages.

Henry stated that he had a right to take the cattle, because the place
called le Grosebrokejjark was his several soil, and he found the oxen depastured
there. Hugh stated that the place where the oxen were taken was his several
soil and not the soil of Henry, and appealed to a jury which was to be sum-
moned for the Octaves of St. Hillary. A post-script shews the cause was heard
at Stafford on the Wednesday after Mid-Lent, before Henry de Motelowe and
Hugh de Aston, when a jury returned a verdict in favour of Hugh, and
assessed his damages at 4()jt., and Hugh applied for a writ of " elegit,^' which
was granted to him. 7». 92.

Staff. Richard de Stafford, Chivaler, sued William atte Holys and
Margery, his wife, for taking from Bisshebury, vi et armi\ Adam son and
heir of Thomas atte Twychele who was under age aud whose marriage
belonged to him. The defendants did not ai)pear and the Sheriff was
ordered to arrest and produce them at thi'ee weeks from Easter, m. 98.

Staf. John Botetourt, Chivaler, sued Thomas de Asteleye and John,
his brother, for taking, vi et armis, his goods and chattels from Bobyngtou to
the value of 40«., and for imprisoning and ill-treating his native William de
Colewyk, so that he lost his services for a len^h or time. The defendants
did not api>ear, and the Sheriff returned they had nothing within his
bailiwick by which they could be attached. He was therefore ordered to
arrest and produce them on the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 99.

Staf. John Doyly, Knight, sued John, son of Henry de Mulnemes for forci-
bly entering his close at Mulnemes and cutting down his trees aud taking his
goods aud chattels to the value of £10. John did not appear and the
Sheriff was ordered to distrain, and produce him on the Quiudene of St.
Hillary, m. 111, dorso.

Staff. Mary de Beek recovers a messuage and a bovate of land in
Hopton from Alice, formerly wife of William Trumwyne, Chivaler, by a
writ of ''Square cessavit per bienniuniy" the defendant making default.
m. Ill, dorso.

Staf. John Doyly, Knight, sued John, son of Henry de Mulnemes in
a plea that he should render a reasonable account for the time he was the
receiver of his money. John did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to
attach him for the Quindene of St. Hillary, m. 150.

Northampt. Edmund Giffard, Chivaler,* sued John de Herdewyk for
forcibly taking his goods and chattels from Astwelle to the value of 40«.,
and for abducting from the same place Thomas Henry es, his native, so that
he lost his services for a length of time. John did not appear and the

• Sir Edmund Giffard was lord of Chilliagton, co. J!?laffo:d.

154 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce him on the Morrow of All Souls.
m 150.

Staf, Roger, son of Roger Hillary, Knight, the elder, Hugh de Ajston,
Roger (ie Elington, and Roger Basset, parson of the Church of Druyemerston,
executors of the will of Roger Hillary, the elder, Knight, sued John, son of
John Dymmok of Hogenorton for a debt of £20. John did not appear and
the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce him on the Quindene of St.
Martin, m. 177.

Staf. The Abbot of Burton-upon-Trent sued Richard de Leyghes and
Margery, his wife, Ralph le Spenser of Kalughulle, Richard Jankynsone of
Kalughulle, and John de Lutteleye for forcibly taking from KalughuU,
John del KnoUe, his native, and his goods and chattels to the value of £10.
None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to distitdn
and produce them on the Quindene of St. Hillary. A postscript shews
adjoumements of the suit up to Trinity Term, 32 £. III. Tn, 210, aor8o.

Staff. Joan de Puleston, executrix of the will of Robert de Freford, sued
Thomas le Tavemer of Lichefeld, the elder, for chattels to the value of
£'9 Os. 6d., which he unjustly detained. Thomas did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the Quindene oi St. Hillary.
m. 217.

Berb. Thomas de Okovere sued William de HuUe, of Saperton, for causing
waste and destruction in houses, woods, and wardens in Snelleston which
he held in custody of the inheritance of the said Thomas. William did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach him for the Quindene of
St. Hillary. A postscript shews that the suit was adjourned up to Easter
Term, 33 E. III. m. 245.

Staff. Thomas othe Grene, of Perton, William Nicholes, of Perton, and
Henry atte Yate of Trescote, tenants of the king {homines Regis) in the
manor of Perton which is a member of the manor of Tetenhale which was
said to be of the ancient demesne of the Crown, appeared by their attomev,
Richard de Fvnchyngfeld, against William de Perton and John, his son, in
a plea that they exacted from them other customs and services than they
and their ancestors were wont to render in the time that the manor was in
the hands of the king's progenitors. The defendants did not appear, and
the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce them on the Quindene of
St. Hillary. A posti^cript states that on that date the Sheriff made no
return and he was ordered to produce them at three weeks from Easter.
m, 249.

Staff. In the suit of Roger de Aston, Chivaler, against Robert de Salt
for causing waste and destruction in lands, etc., in Great Heywode which
had been demised to him for his life by John de Aston, the father of Roger :
the Sheriff was ordered to enquire on the oath of a jury into the extent of
the damage and to return the inquisition into Court on the Quindene of
St. Hillary. A postscript states that on that day the Sheriff returned the
inquisition whicn stated that the said Robert had caused waste by pulling
down a bakery ^^pistrina" worth 6s. Be?., a grange worth 10«., and by
removing the doors and windows and other timber from two halls and
solars to the value of 33^. and from a chamber to the value of 40d. and from
a shop to the value of ISd, and from a grange to the value of \8d. It was
therefore considered that the said Roger should recover seisin of the
tenements wasted, and triple damages which had been valued at £5 lOs, 8d.
m. 249, dorso,

Staf. William, son of Adam Aleyn, of Abbotesbromleye sued Henry
le Hore of Abbotesbromleye for a messuage and an acre of land in Abbotes-
bromleye which Alan le Soutere, his grandfather, and whose heir he was,

DE BANCO. MICH., 31 E. III. 153

had given to John Aleyn and the heirs of his body, and which should revert
to him, as the said John left no issue. Henry denied that the tenements
had been given as stated, and appealed to a jury which was to be summoned
for three weeks from Easter. A postscript shews adjournements of the suit
up to Easter, 36 E. Ill, when it was removed by writ of nisi privLs to be heard
at Stafford, m. 292.

Staff. John de Herdewyk of Lynle and Isabella, his wife, sued William
Hu^esone and Margaret, his wife, lor the third of a messuage, a carucate of
laud, of a water-mill, and 40«. of rent in Wombourne, and they sued John
Buffrey of Wolvernehampton for a third of a messuage, two carucates
of land, six acres of wood, and of a wind-mill, and of a water-mill, and
5 marks of rent in the same vill, as the dower of Isabella, of the dotation of
Nicholas Peche, her former husband. The defendants a|)peared by attorney,
and a day was given to the parties at the Quindene of St. Hillary, m, 299, dorso.

Staff. John de Stonore, Chivaler, and Henry de Puys were summoned
at the suit of Hugh le Blount, Chivaler, for illegally taking and detaining
two of his horses and eight oxen on the Monday after the Assumption of the
Blessed Mary, 31 £. I, iu the vill of Pencrich, in a place called Hamstal-
medwe.

John and Henry defended their right to take the cattle and stated that
one Hugh le Blount was seised of the manor of Pencrich of which Hamstal-
medwe formed a part, and of other manors, viz., of the manor of Kyngeston,
in CO. Oxon, and of the manor of Gjiigemebei'dlaundry in the co. of Essex,
and by his deed had granted to John de Stonore, the father of John, the
defendant, and whose heir he was, an annual rent of £100, to be received by
him, and his heirs and assigns, from the said manors, and with a power of
distraint if the said rent should be in arrear, and he produced the deed of
the said Hugh to that effect, dated from Kyngestone, in co. Oxon, on the
Thiu«day after the Feast of St Nicholas, HE. II, and by virtue of this deed
the said John was seised of the said rent, and died seised of it, and after his
death it fell into arrear for three years and a half up to the date of the
taking of the cattle, and they had taken the cattle from the place in question
as was lawf uL

And Hugh stated that the distraint was not lawful, because long before
the deed had been executed, the said Hu^ by his deed and by the
King's license had given the said manor of Peucryche, which was held in
capite of the King, to one Hugh, his son, and to Hugh, son of Hugh, and
Margery, his wife, and to the heirs of the said Hugh, son of Hugh, son
of Hugh, the present plaintiff, by virtue of which deed the said Hugh, and
Hugh and Margery were seised of the said manor, and therefore at the
date of the grant made to John, the said Hugh held nothing in the manor
and this he was prepared to prove.

And John stated that at the date of the grant to his father, the said Hugh
was seised of the manor and he appealed to a jury, which was to be sum-
moned for the Quindene of St. Hillary.

A postscript shews that the process was continued till Michaelmas Term,
33 E. Ill, when it was moved by writ of nisi prius to be heard at Stafford
before Henry de Motelowe with whom was associated Hillary de UfBet,
when Hugh le Blount did not appear, and the suit was dismissed, and it was
ordered that the cattle should be returned to the said John. Afterwards
on the Tuesday after the Quindene of St. Martin following, the said Hugh
appeared by his attorney and prayed for another writ which was granted
returnable for the Quinaene of St. Hillary, m. 366, dorso.

Thomas Cursoun, Chivaler, came into Court and prayed that an endenture
might be enrolled in these terms. Here follows an indenture in French
made at Westminster on the Friday, the Quinsaine of St. Michael, 31 E. HI,
whfbh stated that whei*eas MouHieur Richard de Stafford, Chivaler, was

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bound to pay to Sir Thomas Cursoun an annual rent of £10 and a robe
" k prendre dea cotfres le dit Monar. Kichard " for the life of Thomas, and
likewise in a sum of 500 marks, by a recognizance made before the Justices
of the Bench, the said Thomas granted that if tbe said annual rent was paid
at the terms atjreed on, tlien the said bond, and another bond by wnich
Monsr. Ralph, fi irl of Stafford, was bound to pay to him 500 marks, and
another bond by which Mons. John de Lyons, Chivaler, was bound to pay
him 500 marks, and a bond by which Richard de Wydeville was bound to
pay him lOQ marks, should be null and void.

DE BANCO. Hillary, 32 E. III.

Staff. Philip de Weston, the Dean of the King's Free Chapel of Wolveme-
hampton, sued John Buffry, of Wolvemehampton, Richard le Barkere,
of Codeshale, and Adam Bisshop, in a plea that whereas the Dean had caused
to be impounded by his servants, Clement atte Cros and John le Newei
certain cattle within his fee of Codeshale, for customs and services due to
him ; the defenda*it9 had rescued the cattle, vi et armiSy and had beaten,
wounded, and ill-tre ited his said servants so that he lost their services for a
length of time. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff returned
they held nothing, eto. He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce
them at three weeks from Easter, m. 59, dorso.

Staff. Isabella, formerly wife of John Byroun, recovers a third of
forty acres of wood and forty acres of jwisture in Bedelf (Biddulph), which she
claimed as dower from John de Haukestou, Chivaler, and Anabel, his wife, the
defendants making default m, 77.

Staff. Elizabeth, formerly wife of John Gerveys, of Wolvemehampton,
sued John BofFrey, William, son of John, Thomas del Hethe, Clement le
Muleward, Henry atte Lake, Richard le Ferour, of Tetenhale, Robert de
Bamthurst, chaplain, Henry de Oldefallyng, chaplain, Henry Philipes, of
AUerleye, Thomas de Covene, of Wolverhampton, Walter le Corl, and
William de Tyford, for forcibly breaking into her close and houses in
Wolvemehampton, and taking her chattels to the value of £10. None of the
defendants api>eared, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain Thomas de
Coven who had found bail, and to arrest the others, and to produce them on
the Quindene of Easter, m. 107.

Staff. Richard de Stafford, Chivaler, sued John Grym, of Bruggeford, for
causing waste and destiniction in the lands, houses, and gardens in Bruggeford
which ne had demised to the said John for his life, and Richard stated that
he had demised to the said John the manor of Bruggeford for his life, and
he had wasted it by digging and selling from it marl and clay to the value
of 20«., and by pulling down twenty cottages of the demesne of the manor
each worth 40«., and by pulling down a mill worth 10 marks, and a hall
worth 10 marks, a gi'ange worth 60s., an ox-stall worth 30«., and by cutting
down and selling one himdred oaks worth each 40d., forty ash trees each
worth 2«., twenty pear trees each worth 2«., and twenty apple trees each
worth Is. Qd. And the Sheriff was ordered to make an enquiry upon oath into
the extent of the alledged damage and to return the inquisition into Court
on the Quindene of Easter. A postscript states that on that day the Sheriff
returned the inquisition, which stated that the said John had pulled down
ten cottages of the demesne of the manor, each worth I'Ss. 4J., and he had
pulled down a hall (aulam) worth 5 marks, a grjinge worth 40*., an ox-stall
worth 26s. Sd., a mill worth 10 marks, and he bad cut down forty-two ash
trees, of which two were worth 12rf., and the others 6d.^ and six pear trees in
diveis gaixlen.s, each worth I2d. It was therefore considered tnai the said

DE BANCO. HILLAKY, 32 E. HI. 157

Richard should recover peisiu of the tenements wasted, and triple damages,
viz., £64 4j?. And Richard then applied for a writ of " elegit!^ which was
given to him, returnable on the Cjuindene of Holy Trinity, by which all the
goods and chattels of the said John, except beasts of the plough, and half
of his lands, should be delivered up to him. And on that date the Sheriff
made no return, and Richard then ap;>lied for a writ of " elegit " to the
Sheriflf of co. Stafford to levy £43 of his damages, and it was granted to him
returnable on the Quindene of St. John the Baptist, on which day the Shenif
sent an extent of the lands and tenements of John Grym, which amounted
to £4 3«. *ld. of annual value. And he stated that tlie said John held no goods
or chattels within his bailiwick. He was therefore ordered to deliver to the
said Richard one half of the said lands and tenements, and a mandate was
sent to the Sheritf of co. Derby to deliver an extent of the lands of the said
John in co. Derby on the Octaves of St. Michael, m, 115.

Staff, Hugh de Aston and another executor of the will of Roger, son of
William Hillary, Knight, the elder {se7u'orix\ sued John de Sutton, Knieht
and Isabella, his wife, in a plea that they should deliver up to them and to
Roger, the son of Roger Hillary, Knight, the elder {nenioins), their co-
executor, a sum of £90 and thirty robes, worth £30, which they unjustly
detained. The defendants did not appear, and had been distrained up to 2x.
The Sheriff was therefore ordered to distrain again, and to produce them on
the Quindene of Easter, and Roger, son of Roger, a])mared in Court, and
stated he was not moving the plea. A postscript stateii that at Easter Term
the Sheriff made no return, and he was oniered to produce John and Isabella
on the Octaves of Holy Trinity, m. 116, dorso.

Staff, John Botetourt, Chivaler, sued Richard de Peshale and Adam,
his brother, Philip de Chetewynd, the j)ar8on of the Church of Mere,
Thomas Huget, of Aston, and John de Elarton, of Aston, for forcibly
entering his free warren at Mere, and cutting down trees to the value of
100«., and chasing and taking from it hares and rabbits, partridges and
pheasants of warren {'^ phasiajios de wareiind^^ and for beating, wounding,
and ill-treating his servants, so that he lost their services for a length of
time. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff was ordered to
distrain the said Richard, who had found bail, and to arrest the others, and
to produce them at three weeks from Easter. 771. 157.

Staff. Thomas de Halghton, Chivaler, sued John de Stanley e in a plea
that he should render a reasonable accuunt for the time he was his bailiff' in
Offeleye. John did not appear, and the Sheriff returned he held nothiu/j,
etc. He was, therefore, ordered to arrest and produce him at three weeks
from Easter, m, 157, dorso.

Staff, Joan de Walton, who was said to be of full age, and had brought
a writ against John de Northale, of Stone, Baxter, in a plea of land, did not
appear to prosecute it. She and her sureties, viz., Robert de Grendon
and Thomas de Crowebarewe were therefore in misericordid, m, 182,
dorso.

Staff, Thomas, son of Walter de Pelsale, sued William, son of Ralph de
Tymmor, for beating, wounding, and ill-treating him at Fissliewyk. William
did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on
the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 208.

Staff, John de Greseleye, Chivaler, and Joan, his wife, sued Richard, son
of Robert de Colton, chaplain, for a messuage in Colton, as the right of the
said Joan, by writ of ^^quare cessavit." Richard did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to take tlie tenement into the King's hand, and to
summon him for the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 228, dorso.

Staff. Felicia, daughter of John Cai)pe, of Coton, near Gnousliale, sued
John de Admundeston, and four othei-s, for forcibly breaking into her

158 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

close at Coton, near Gnoushale, and taking timber from her houses, and
goods and chattels, to the value of lOOs, The defendants did not appear, and
the Sheriif was ordered to arrest and produce them at three weeks from
Easter, m. 251, dorso.

Staff. Roger, Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, sued Adam le Arblaster
in a plea that he should give up to him John, son and heir of William de
Whytynton, whose wardship belonged to him, inasmuch as the said William
held his land of him by military service. Adam did not appear, and the
Sheriff was ordered to attacli him for three weeks from Easter, m. 251,
dorso.

Assizes taken at Stafford, before Henry de Motelowe and
Hugh de Aston, Justices, assigned, etc., on the Wednes-
day AFTER Mid Lent. 31 E. HI.

Staf. An assize, etc., if John de Lye and Joan, his wife, had unjustly
disseised Thomas de CreswaUe of a messuage and two acres of land in Cresse-
walle.

John and Joan stated that one Henry de Oressewalle, the father of Joan,
and whose heir she was, was seised of the tenements in demesne as of fee, and
they had entered after his death, in the right of Joan, and they appealed to
the assize, and Thomas likewise. It is therefore to be taken, but was respited
till the Wednesday before the Feast of St. Lawrence through defect of recog-
nitors, m. 25.

Staff, An assize, etc., if John Hastayng, Chivaler, William de Charnes,
Bichard Dekene, Thomas de Oressewalle, William of the huUe, and Bichard
Baske had unjustly disseised John de Knyghteleye of a rent of 20tf. and of the
rent of a robe worth 20«. in Chebbeseye.

The defendants did not appear, but one Bichard Bonde answered for
them as their bailiff, and said nothing against the assize. And John de
Knyghteleye stated that the said John Hastayn^ was seised of the manor of
Chebbeseye in demesne as of fee, and by his deed had granted to him the said
annual rent for his life, and he produced the deed of the said John, dated from
Chebbeseye, 25 E. III. The jury stated that the pLiintiff was seised of the
said rent by virtue of the deed, until dispossessed by John de Hastayng and
they assessed his damages at £12, but that the other defendants took
no part in the disseisin, m, 25.

Staf, An assize, etc., if William, Abbot of Boucestre, Bobert de Vemeye,
William de Lilfull, John le Maltmaker, and Adam le Cartere, had unjustly
disseised William de Montegoraery and Mary, his wife, of a piece of land in
Boucestre containing forty feet in length and twenty feet in width. The
abbot appeared in person, and the other defendants did not appear, but one
William Bate answered for them as bailiff, and denied having inflicted any
injury on the plaintiffs, and put them on the assize. And the abbot stated
that King Henry the great-gi'andfather of the King was seised of the
manor of Boucestre, of which the land in dispute was a parcel, and had granted
it to the then Abbot and the Canons Begular of Boucestre and their succes-
sors under the name of the whole land of Boucestre and Cambiigia, which
Bichard Bacoun had formerly givfen to them, and afterwards the same King
had given to Edward, his son, the whole county of Chester together with the
advowson of the Abbey, and after the death of King Henry, and after the
said Edward was King, he had granted the said county and the advowson of
the Abbey to Edward, his son, and to his heirs, being Kings of England, and
after the death of the said King Edward, and Edward, his son was King, he
had granted the said county and advowson to Edward, his son, who is now
King, and to his heirs, being Kings of England, and the present King had

ASSIZES AT LICHFIELD. 32 E. III. 159

granted the said county and the advowson of the abbey to the Lord Edward
now Prince of Wales, to be held by him and his heirs, being Kings of
England, and he therefore pleaded he could not answer without the King,
and he produced the deed of King Henry in these words.

H$nrlcus rex Anglie et Dax Normaiinie et Aquitanie et Comes andegevie,
EpUcopo Cestrensiy Justiciariis^ Vicecomitibm^ Baronihus, et omnibus fidelibuis
Buis Francis et Anglicis de Staffordscira saliUem. Sciutis me concessisse et in
perpettcam elsmosinam confirm^asse^ deo et canojiicis regular ihus de Roucestre,
totam terram illam de Roucestra et de Carnbrigia quam Ricardus Bacoun cum
omnibus pertinentiis suis eis dedit et concessit, et volo et firmiter percipio quod
ita bene et in pace et libere tencant et integre cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, in
bosco, in piano, in pratis, in pascuis, in aquis, et m^lendinis, in viis, m semitis,
infra Burgum et extra, et in omnibus locis, et in omnibus rebus, cv-m libertatibus
et liberis cojisuetudinibus, cum socd, et sa^a, et toll et Tliem, et infangenethef,
sicut carta Ricardi Bacon eis testatur et sicut comes Ranulphus per cartam suam
donationem iila^n eis concessit et confinnavit. Testibus Ricardo Londoniense
J^iscopo, Ricurdo Comite de Clara, Manasser Biset Dapifero, et Joscelino de
BaUlolio, apud Wodestocam, And as the said William de Montegomery and
Mary could not deny this, a day was given to the parties at Stafford on the
Wednesday before the Feast of St. Laurence, reference to be made in the
meantime to the King. " Interim loquendum est cwn domino Rege"* m, 25.

Pleas of Assizes at Lychfeld, before Henry de Motelowe
AND Hugh de Aston, Justices, etc., assigned, on the
Monday after the Feast of the Exaltation of the
Holy Cross. 32 E. IIL

Staf, An assize, etc., if John de Lye and Joan, his wife, had unjustly
disseised Thomas de Cresswalle of a messuage and two acres of land in Cresse-
walle. John and Joan appeared by attorney, and stated one Henry de
Cresswalle, the father of Joan and whose heir she was, was seised of the tene-
ments when he died, and they had entered after his death in right of Joan,
and they put themselves on the assize, which found in their favour, m, 25,
darso.

Staff. An assize, etc., if John Beauchamp, of Holt, and Henry Puse had
unjustly disseised Robert de Benhale, Chivjder, and Eva, his wife, of the
fourth part of the manor of Mere, near Chauldon. The defendants did not
appear, but one Robert atte Gate answered for them as their bailiff, and
denied the disseisin and put them on the assize. And upon this, when
the recognitors upon the panel appeared, Robert and Eva challenged the
array because the said Henry was sub-sheriff of the county, and the panel
had been arraigned by his sub-bailiffs, and as this appeared on the oath of
the sub-sheriff himself, the panel was annulled, and a mandate was sent to
the coroners of the county to summon twelve of the vicinage to be before
the Justices at Stafford on the Saturday after Good Friday (Chierem).
On which day the assize was postponed sine die through the absence
of the Justices, which took place by a precept of the King. After-
wards at the suit of Robert and Eva, the coroners were ordered to summon a
jury to be at Stafford on the Saturday in the fourth week of Lent, 33 E. IIL
On which day the assize was adjourned on the prayer of the plaintiffs to the
Monday after the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula, when it was again
adjourned. A second postscript states that on the 8 July, 34 E. Ill, the

* I.e., The plaintiffa would have to obtain a writ of right before the suit could
be heard.

160 EXTRACTS FHOM THE PLEA ROLLS.

King's close writ ordered the record of the suit, to be seut before Henry
Greue. m, 25, dor so.

Staff, An assize, etc., if William, Abbot of Roucestre, Rol)ert de Vemey,
Henry Osbame and Richard Baillif had unjustly disseised John de Knygh-
teley of his common of fishery in Roucestre, appurtenant to his freehold in the
said vill. viz., of his riffht of fishing in the water of Doure in the said vill,
beginning at a place called Quizhulledhawe as far as a place called Channones-
clyf from the bank of the water towards Roucestre as far as the centre of the
water *' usque filum ague" and from the place called Channonesclyf as far as
a place called Wythies in the whole of the water, and from thence as far as
a place called Scggehalveforde from the bank to the centre of the water, and
from thence as far as a place called Lychehale in the whole of the water, and
from thence to a place called Combrigge as far as the centre of the water,
with all kinds of nets, and other engines for taking pike, bream, salmon, and
all other kinds of fish of freshwater, *' aque dulce,^^ at his vill.

The Abbot appeared in person, and one John Scot, answered for the other
defendants as tiieir bailiff, and denied having inflicted any injury on the
plaintiff, and they put themselves on the assize, and the Abbot answered as
tenant and stated that King Henry, formerly King of Euj^land, and great-
grandfather of the present King, was seised of the manor oi Roucestre, and
had granted and confirmed to a certain Abbot his predecessor, and to the
Canons Regular of Roucestre, and to their successors, etc. (here follows the
same plea as in the suit of William de Montgomery, and Mary^ his icife, and
quoting the grant of Henry 11 ^ and as the said John could not deny the above
grant, a day was given to the parties on the Saturday after Good Friday,
reference to be made in the meantime to the King. m. 25, dorso

Staff. An assize, etc., if Thomas de Pipe, and Edith, his wife, had
unjustly disseised Joan, formerly w^ife of Rese ap Gruffith,of two messuages,
200 acres of land, and 200 acres of pasture in Alrewas.

Thomas and Edith appeared in pei'son, and stated that the tenements in
question comprised only one messuage, forty acres of land, and forty acres of
pasture, and as regarded the messuage ana twenty-eight acres of land, and
twenty-eight acres of pasture, they pleaded an assize would not lie, because
one Philip de Somerville, the father of the said Joan, and whose heir she was,
was seised of the tenements in demesne as of fee, and had granted them by
his deed, to one William de Horsebrok and to the said Edith, then his wife,
and to the heirs of their bodies, and failing such, to remain to certain other
persons named in the deed, and they produced the deed of the said Philip in
these words. Here follows the deed of Philip de Somerville, Knight, lord of
Whychenore, by which he granted to William de Horsebrok, and Edith, his
wife, and to their issue a piece of land of his waste in Alrewas, extending
from the land of the tenants of Oorborgh-Somerville, as far as his land on
Henriesfeld in length, and in width between Corborgh Thornes and Henries-
feld on one side, and the road leading from Corburgh Rake towards
Rykenyldstrete on the other, and another piece of land, etc. (four separate
pieces being named and their boundaries), to be held by the said William and
E'lith and the heirs -of their bodies,. for the life of Philip, and after his death,
to be held of Sir Rese ap GrufFyth, Knight, and Joan, his wife, ard the heirs of
Joan, rendering 6«. Ad annually at the usual periods, and a pound of cymyny
at Christmas, and two appearances annually at the view of frank pledge of
Alrewas, on rea^sonable summons, for all services, saving the forinsec service
of the King, and the rents for the King's arrentamentum annually due, and
the best beast after the death of each tenant of the said lands, and failing
such issue, the t(>nements to revert to John, son of the said William, which
he had by Matilda de Burton, and the heirs of the body of the said John,
with remainder in default of such issue, to Margery, sister of John, and to
her lawful issue, and failing such, to Elena, daughter of Elena le Clerkes, and

ASSIZES AT LICHFIELD. 32 £. IIL 161

to her lawful issue, and failinsr such, to remain to Philip for his life, and after
his death, to the said Rese ana Joan, and the heirs of Joan, and with the usual
clause of warranty, witnessed by John de Myners, Bese ap Gryffuth, Robert
Mauyeisyn, Knights, Nicholas de Alrewas, Henrey de Okie, Richard Austjn,
Robert de Gresebrok, Ralph de Fouleye, Yvo de Boreswey, and William de
Alrewich, of Frodeleye, and dated from Aire was, on the Monday after the Feast
of St. Gteorge the Martyr, 6 E. Ill, and they prayed for judgement whether
the said Joan could brinff an assize for tenements, which she was bound to
warrant. Ajid as regarded the residue of the tenements they stated they
had brought an assize of noyel disseisin against Rese ap Griffyth and the
said Joan, then his wife, and John Eliot and William Eliot, respecting tene-
ments in Airewas, of which the tenements in dispute were a parceL and Rese
and Joan had then pleaded in bar of the assize, a fine leyiea between
Philip de Someryille, the father of Joan, and whose heir she was, and
Margaret, his wife, complainants, and Richard de Billington, deforciant of
the manor of Alrewas, of which the tenements in question formed a part^ by
which fine Philip acknowledged the said manor to be the right of Kichard,
for which Richard granted the said manor to Philip and Margaret, and to the
heirs male of their bodies, and failing such, to remain to the said Rese and
Joan, and the heirs of their bodies, and failing such to the right heirs of
Philip, and they stated that Margaret had died leayinff no male issue, and
after her death the said Philip, who then held nothing in the tenements, except
for term of his life, had alienated them to the said Edith, the plaintiff, and
to one William le Forester, her first husband, and the said Rese and Joan,
to whom the remainder fell by yirtue of the fine, hearing of the alienation
to their disinheritance, had entered and removed the said William and Edith,
a3 was lawful, to which the said Thomas {sic) and Edith replied that whereas
Rese and Joan alledged the alienation to haye been made after the death of
Margaret, the said Philip long before her death had enfeoffed the said
William and Edith, and by virtue of which feoffment, they had been seised
during the life time of Margaret, and until the said Rese and others had
disseised the said Edith, and Rese and Joan stated that the alienation had
been made by Philip after the death of Maigaret and they put themselves on
the assize, and Thomas {tic) and Edith likewise, and the assize was taken by
which it appeared that the alienation was made in the life time of Margaret
and it was considered that the said Thomas («tc) and Edith should recover
seisin, and Thomas'^ and Edith obtained execution of this judfi^ement, and
Thomas and Edith now pi'ayed for judgement, whether the said Joan could
sue them against the record of the former judgement.

And Joan pleaded she should not be precluded from the assize on this
account, because the tenements now in question did not pass by the deed of
Philip de Somerville, as she was prepared to prove, and so far as the record of
the former assize was concerned, she stated thatlong before Edith held anything
in the tenements, she had been in seisin of them, and had been disseised by
the said Thomas and Edith.

Thomas and Edith replied repeating their former plea, and as regarded
the last statement of Joan, they said tfa^t she and Rese, then her husbuid, in
the first assize had alledffed their 9tatui in the tenements to have been by an
entry when the said William and Edith were in possession, by which she had
affinned that the seisin of Edith was anterior to hers. After several other
special pleas on both sides a day was given to the parties in Banco, on the
Friday after three weeks from Michaelmas, on which day the parties appeared
by attorney, and a day was given to them on the Monday after a month from
St Michael, on which day the suit was adjourned to the Morrow of All
Souls, m. 26, and 26, dorso,

* It appears to me that the clerk of the Court has written Thomas by mistake
for William in the Becord of the first suit.

162 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Gaol Delivery made at Stafford, before Henry de Motb-
LOWE and Hugh de Aston, Justices of the Lord the
Kino, assigned, etc., on the Wednesday aj^ter Mid
Lent. 32 E IIL

Staff, John de Bracebrugge, Chivaler, who had been indicted before
Robert de Aston, the coroner, for feloniously killing Ralph del Hethe, of
Faresleye, on the bridge of Faresleye, in co. Stafford, on the Monday after
the Feast of St Katherine, 31 K III, and Baldewyne de Freville, William
Smert, Simon Prat, Baldewyiie de Bereford, John de Clynton, Chivaler,
Robert de Sheldon, William Hemery, John de Lyndeseye, Thomas Scorpis-
chon, John del Celer, William le Harpere, John Wade, Thomas le T>ej^
and William de Yikers, who had been indicted before the same coroner
for aiding and abetting the said felony, were acquitted, m. 44.

Staff, Hugh de Boby, of Rug^eleye, who had been indicted before
Robert de Aston, the coroner, for feloniously killing Nicholas le Oouper, of
Ruggeleve, at Ruffgeleye, in 31 E. Ill, was acauitted.

REdph le Smythe, of Herlaston, who had been indicted before the same
coroner for feloniously killing Richard Arkel at EUeford, in 31 E. Ill, was
acquitted.

Robert, the servant of the said Ralph who had been indicted before the
same coroner for aiding and abetting the said felony, was acquitted.
m, 44.

Staff, William Note, of Chedle, who had been indicted before William
le Hunte, the coroner, for feloniously killing Henry del Whitehalgh of
Ipstanes, at Chedle, in 29 E. Ill, was acquitted of the felony, but as he
had fled, his chattels, valued at 2«., were forfeited to the King, m, 44.

Staff, Jordan atte Yate, living under la Roche {manens subttis la Roche\
who had been indicted before John Musard, the Sheriff, at his Toum of
Tatmondislowe, for feloniously breaking into the house of John le Harpur
at le Fryth, in the fee of Leek, and stealing 40«. in money from the said
John in 29 E. Ill, was acquitted.

And the same Jordan who had been indicted under the name of Jordan
atte Yate of Holm before the same Sheriff for felon ionaly stealing thirty-
five sheep, each worth \4d.y from Adam Walwayn at Holm under la Roche,
was acquitted.

Thomas atte Lake, Smythe, who had been indicted before the same
Sheriff at his Toum of Pirhull, for feloniously ravishing Christiana, the
wife of John Bret at Enston, in 31 E. Ill, and taking goods and chattels of
the said John to the value of 15«., was acquitted.

John le Hunte, vicar of the Church of Pennc, who had been indicted
before the same Sheriff at his Toum of Seysdon for feloniously breaking
into the Grange of the Rectory of Penne, at Over Penne, which was in the
custody of William, son of Hugh, the Fermor of the said Rectory, and
taking peas and oats belonging to the said William to the value of 1 mark,
was at^quitted.

William Cadde, who had been indicted before the same Sheriff, for
forcibly abducting Margaret, the daughter of Robert de Kokenage, from
Enidon in 31 E. Ill, and taking goods and chattels belonging to the said
Robert, was acquitted, m. 44.

DE BANCO. TKINITY, 32 E. III. 163

DE BANCO. Trinity, 32 E. III.

Staf. Thomas de Swynnerton not appearing to prosecute his suit for
trespass against William Drayton, Walter Strethaj, and Hugh Carles, the
plea was dismissed, m. 18.

Staff, Richard de Stafford, Chivaler, sued Henry son of Ealph de
Bisshebury for killing his boar, worth I4«., at Bisshebary, and for fishing,
vi et armis, in his several fishery at the same place, and taking fish to the
value of 408, Henry did not appear and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain
and produce him on the Octaves of St. Michael, m. 41.

Staff. The King sent a writ to the Justices to return into Court on the

complaint of John de Holt, sou of Margery, daughter and heir of Ermentrude,

daughter of Magister Robert de Bromleye, the transcript of a fine levied in

9 E. II, between John Tok, of Annesleye, complainant, and William Grifiin,

and Alianora, his wife, deforciants of the eighth part of the manor of Colton,

excepting a bovate and an acre of land and three acres of moor, by which

fine, the said William and Alianora acknowledged the said eighth part with

the above exception, to be .the right of John, and for which the said John

granted the same to William and Alianora for their lives, with remainder to

John, son of John de Honetoft and Ermentrude, daughter of Magister

Robert de Bromleye, and the issue of the said Ermentrude, and failing such

issue, to Robert, son of William de Norton and his issue, and failing such, to

Margery, daughter of Magister Robert and her issue, and failing such, to

Magister Robert de Bromleye and his heirs for ever. And John de Holt

stated that the said William and Alianora, and the said John, son of John,

and Ermentrude, and Margery, daughter and heir of Ermentrude, were all

dead, and one William le Clerk, of Colton, had entered into fourteen acres

of land, and one John Griffyn, of Colton, had entered into two acres of land,

which were parcels of the said eighth part of the manor and held them

against the tenor of the fine. And he pi-ayed a writ of premunire to enforce

the attendance of the said William le Clerk and John Griffyn on the

Quindene of St. John the Baptist, to shew cause why the tenements in

question should not descend to the said John de Holt, son of the said

Margery, and kinsman and heir of the said Ermentrude, according to the

form of ike fine. And his prayer was conceded, m. 46.

Staff, Stephen de Bromleye, parson of the Church of BlumenhuU, sued
Richard le Faukener, of Weston, for breaking forcibly into his houses at
BlumenhuU (Blymhill), and taking his goods and chattels to the value of
£10. Richard did not appear, and the Sheriff returned he held nothing, etc.;
he was therefore ordered to arrest and produce him on the Quindene of St.
Michael, m, 58, dorso.

Staff, A precept had been sent to the Sheriff, that whereas the Abbot of
Cumbe, had recovered from John Trussel of Cublesdon, a sum of 20 marks as
damages, for his defect of acquittance of the services which Ralph, Earl of
Stafford, exacted for a freehold, which the Abbot held of the said John in
Cotes and Newton, in co. Warwick, and the said John had died before the
execution of the verdict, as the King had been informed by the Abbot, he
was to summon William Trussel, of Cublesdon, Chivaler, son and heir of the
said John, by writ of scire facias^ to be in Court on the Quindene of Holy
Trinity, to shew cause why tbe sum of 20 marks should not be levied on his
goods and chattels. And the Abbot now prayed for execution. William
stated that the Abbot could not claim damages from him, because nothing
had descended to him from his father John, by hereditary right in fee simple,
and this he was prepared to prove. A postscript states, that afterwards the

M 2

164 EXTKACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Abbot did not appear lo prosecute his suit, and it was dismissed tine dU

Staff. William le Botiller, of Wemme, sued Thomas de Cholmonleye, for
forcibly entering his free chace at Tirleye, and taking his game. Thomas did
not appear, and the Sheri£P returned he held nothing, etc He was therefore
ordered to arrest and produce him on the Quindaie of St Michael, m. 104

Staff, Ralph, Earl of Stafford, sued John de Perton, Chivaler, for a sum
of £20. John did not appear, and the Sheriff returned he held nothing, etc.
He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce him on the Octaves of St.
Michael, m, 104.

Staff. William, son of John de Benteleye, sued Andrew de Compton,
John Oudde, Stephen de Deke, Robert Baxter, and William Condour,
chaplain, for forcibly breaking into his house, at Compton, and taking his
goods and chattels to the value of lOOf., and for beating, wounding, and
ill-treating his servant Alice de Compton, so that he lost her services for a
1 mgth of time. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff returned
they held nothing, etc He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce
them on the Quindene of SI Michael m. 147.

Staf. Thomas de Pelsale, and Dionisia, his wife, sued William le Smyth
del Thomes for forcibly taking goods and chattels belonging to the said
Dioniaia, from Hyntes, to the value of 1009. William did not appear, and
the Sheriff returned he held nothinsf, etc He was therefore ordered to
arrest and produce him on the Quindene of St. Michael, m. 191, darao.

Staf. The Prior of Stone sued Adam, pai*8on of the Church of Mnclestun,
and two others, the executors of the goods and chattels (sic) of Nicholas de
Swvnnerton, late Dean of Stafford* who had died intestate, for a debt of £20
owing by the late Dean. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was
ordered to attach them for the Quindene of St. MichaeL m. 227.

Staff. William, son of Hugh de Attelbergh, sued Richard de Stafford,
Chivaler, for two messuages, K>ur acres of meadow, and the moiety of a
virgate of land in Haunton, which Adam de Mere de ia Lee, chaplain, gave to
Hugh de Attelbergh for his life, with remainder to Thomas, son of the said
Hugh, and to the heirs of his body, and failing such, to John, brother of
Thomas, and the heirs of his b<xly, and failing such to the risht heirs of the
said Hugh, and by which ffift, the said Hugh was seised of the tenements in
demesne, as of his freehold, and the said Thomas and John, having died
without leaving issue, the tenements should descend to him, as son and hdr
of the said Huffh, and he produced the deed of Adam, dated from Sekyndon,
on the Sunday before the Feast of St Edmund the Bishop, 1 £. III. Richard
appeared by attorney, and denied that the tenements had been given as
stated by William, and appealed to a jury, which was to be summoned for
the Quindene of St. Michael. A postscript shews Jthat the process was
continued till Trinity Term, 34 E. Ill, when it was transferred by writ of
71181 prills f to be heard at Stafford, when a jury found in favour of William,
who recovered seisin of the tenements, m. 258k

Staff In the suit of John de Holt, against William le Clerk, of Colton,
and John Griffyn, respecting land in Colton ; the parties appeared, and John
de Holt prayed for execution of the Fine levied, in 9 E. II, respecting the
eighth part of the manor of Colton, and William and John Griffyn, severally
pleaded that the land held by them, formed no part of the land which passed
oy the Fine, and appealed to a jury, which was to be summoned for the
Quindene of St Michael. A postscript states that on that date the Sheriff
made no return, and he was ordered to summon a jury for the Quindene of
St Hillary, w. 279.

* Another suit styles Nicholas late parson of the Church of Langeport.

DE BANCO. EASTER, 33 R III. 165

DE BANCO. Easter, 33 E. III.

Staff, Henry, son and heir of William, son of Henry de Somerville, of
Wychenoverbrigge, sued Christiana, formerly wife of Robert de Coton,
Bichard Sekersteyn, vicar of the Church of Shenstone, Robert, son of Robert
de Coton, of Tamworth, and John, brother of the said Robert, son of Robert,
and Nicholas de Kynthale, chaplain, executors of the wiU of Robert de
Coton for a debt of 100«. None of the defendants appeared, and the Sheriff
was ordered to distrain and produce them on the Octaves of Holy Trinity.
m, 45.

Staf. John de Sutton, Knight, and Isabella, his wife, were summoned at
tJie suit of Hugh de Aston and the other executors of Roger, son of William
Hillary, Knight, the elder, for a debt of £90 and thirty robes, worth £30.
And the executors stated that one John de Sutton, of Duddele, was seised of
the manor of Aston in co. Northampton in demesne as of fee simple, and had
granted to the said Roger, son of William, an annual rent of 60«. and a robe
worth 20«. to be received from the said manor for the life of the said Roffer,
with power of distraint within the manor into whatever hands it might fall,
when the said rent should be in arrear, and by virtue of which deed, the said
Roger was seised of the said annual rent for thirty yeai's before his death,
and the said John de Sutton and Isabella, his wife, after the death of the
said John de Sutton of Duddele, and during the life time of the said Roger,
son of William, were seised of the said manor and remained seised of it at
the date of the writ, and although frequently called upon by the said Roger
during his life time and by the said executors after Roger's death, had hitherto
refused to render the rent, and for which they claimed ;£iOO as damages, and
they produced the said deed and their testamentary letters.

John and Isabella denied their liability and took exception to the writ
because Isabella held nothing in the manor except as wife of John, and as
regarded the debt, they stated that one Stephen, late Archdeacon of North-
ampton was formerly seised of the said manor in demesne as of fee, and had
given it to one Richard de Sutton and to Isabella, his wife, and the heirs of
their bodies, and Richard and Isabella had died so seised of the manor, and
after their deaths the manor had descended to the said John, father of the
defendant, in fee tail, and the said Jolm held that stattis in the manor at
the date of the execution of the deed, and he died seised of it, and after his
death, the manor descended to him as in fee tail, and so at the date of the
deed the said John, his father, held nothing in the manor except in fee tail,
and he prayed for judgement on this issue. And the executors stated that
at the date of the deed, John, the father, was seised of the manor in demesne
aa of fee simple, and appealed to a jury, which was to be summoned for the
Quindene of St. John the Baptist. A postscript shews adjoumements of the
suit up to Michaelmas Term, 34 K III. m. 65, dorso.

Staff, Roger Pecok, chaplain, John, son of Thomas le Walkere, of
Humeley (Himley), and Roger in the Lane of Trescote, were attached at
the suit of Richard de Penne and Cliristiana, his wife, for forcibly taking
goods and chattels belonging to the said Christiana from Humeley to the
value of £20 ; and the said Richard and Christiana stated that the defendants
had taken on the Monday after the Feast of St. John the Baptist in 29 E. Ill,
linen and woollen cloth, brass and wooden bowls, silver spoons, and
maser bowls and other utensils of the house, for which they claimed £40
as damages. The defendants denied the trespass and injury, and appealed to
a jury, which was to be summoned for the Octaves of St. Michael. A post-
script shews adjoumements of the suit up to Trinity Term, 34 E. III. m, 65,
dor90.

Staff, Robert de Bamhurst, chaplain, Henry Philippes, of AUerleye,
Walter le Url and Henry atte Lake were attached to the suit of Elizabeth,

166 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

formerly wife of John Gerveys, of Wolvemehampton for forcibly breaking
into her close and houses in Wolvemehampton, in conjunction with John
Boflfrey, William, son of John Thommen del Hette, and five others named,
on the Monday after the Feajst of St. Michael, 30 E. Ill, and taking her linen
and woollen cloth, brass and wooden pots, wheat, barley, and rye to the value
of £10, and for which she claimed j£40 sus damages. The defendants appeared
by attorney and denied the trespass and injury, and appealed to a jury,
which was to be summoned for the Octaves of St. MichaeL m. 72.

Staf. John de Whiston, Chivaler, sued Roger in the Wode of Weston,
near BlumenhuU, for forcibly breaking into the close of the said John at
Weston, near BlumenhuU, and trampling down and consuming his growing
com and ffrass with his cattle to the value of 100«. Roger did not appear,
and the Sheriff returned he held nothing, etc He was therefore ordered to
arrest and produce him on the Quindene of St. MichaeL m. 88, dorso.

Staff. Roffer Dilly, Gilbert, son of John de Tomenhom, and John,
brother of Gilbert, were attached at the suit of Richard, sou of Thomas de
Tomenhom for coming, vi et armis, in conjunction with Thomas de Meynell,
to Lichefeld on the Wednesday after the Feast of the Apostles Philip and
James in 32 E. Ill, viz., armed with swords, bows, and arrows, and insulting,
beating, wounding, and ill-treating him, and for which he claimed £10 as
damages. The defendants appeared by attorney, and denied having inflicted
any injury on the said Richard, and appealed to a jury, which was to be
summoned for the Octaves of St Michael, m. 105.

Staf. James de Audeleye, of Helegh, sued Roger de Beaumarreys and
Agnes, his wife, for a messuage and a carucate of land, four acres of meadow,
two acres of wood, and 20«. of rent in Bradwall, of which Nicholas de
Audeley, his grandfather, and whose heir he is, was seised as of fee when he
died, and he stated that the said Nicholas was seised of the tenements in the
reign of Edward I, and from Nicholas the right descended to another
Nicholas, as son and heir, and from the last Nicholas to James, who now
sues, as son and heir. Roger and Agnes called to warranty Richard, son and
heir of William atte Halle, who was under age, and they prayed that the suit
might remain till he was of full age, and James denied the right of vouching to
warranty, because one Stephen de Knyghteton was formerly seised of the tene-
ments in demesne as of fee, and gave them to the said William atte Halle, father
of Richard and to the said A^nes, who was then his wife, to be held by the said
Williiim and Agnes and the heirs of William, and William and Agnes were
seised of the tenements all the life time of William, and after his death the
said Agnes and Roger, who was now her husband, continued in seisin of
them by virtue of the joint feoffment of William and her, so that neither the
said Richard nor any of his ancestors held any status in the tenements except
by the feoffment of the said Stephen, and he appealed to a jury on this issue,
and Roger and Agnes denied that the said William and Agnes held the tene-
ments by the gift of the said Stephen, and api)ealed to a jury likewise. The
Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon a jury for the Quindene of St.
Michael. A postscript shews adjoumements of the suit up to Trinity Term,
34 E. III. m. 105, dorso. •

Staf. Nicholas le Neveu, of Ruggeleye,* Richard Wysse, of Lychefeld,
Ro^er de Mesham, Richard de Burton, John in le Wro, of Lychefeld,
Ricnard, son of Robert de Ruggeleye, and Hu^h de Gonston, were attached
at the suit of Thomas de CroweDarwe, for taking his goods and chattels, at
Lychefeld, on the Thursday in Easter Week, 32 E. Ill, viz., linen and
woollen cloth, and a sword, and a silk saah, guarded with silver, '* unam
zonam de serico cum stipis argenteis stipatam/* and for beating, wounding, and
ill-treating his servant, Thomas, son of Robert le Carter, of Uttokeshather, so
that he lost his services for a length of time. The defendants appeared by

* Probably nephew of Simon de Ruggeley.

DE BANCO. EASTER, 33 E. III. 167

attorney and denied the trespass and injury, and appealed to a jury, which
was to be summoned for the Quindene of St John the Baptist, m. 106,
dorso.

Staff, Ealph Ba^t, and Isabella, his wife, sued Isabella, formerly wife of
William Santcneverel, in a plea that she should give up to them chattels to
the value of £30, which she unjustly detained. The defendant did not appear,
and the Sheriff returned she could not be found and held nothing, etc.
He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce her on the Octaves of Holy
Trinity, m. 113.

Derh. Nicholas de Stafford, Chivaler, and Alice, formerly wife of Thomas
Foljaumbe, sued Richard Foljaumbe, in a plea that he should do suit to their
mill at TiddeswelL Richard did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to
attach him for the Octaves of St. Michael, m, 113.

Staff. Henry de Puys sued Edith, formerly wife of John de Hampton,
in a plea that she should render a reasonable account for the time that she waA
the receiver of his money. Edith did not appear, and the Sheriff returned she
held nothing, etc. He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce her on
the Octaves of Holy Trinity, m. 128, dorto.

Staff. Tlie Sheriff had been commanded to distrain Richard Frebody,
and Lucy, his wife, and produce them at this Term to acknowledge what right
they claimed in a messuage and a carucate of land, six acres of meadow, four
acres of wood, and 40«. of rent, in Bradeleye, which John, son of John de
Bradeleye, had conceded by fine to Roger de Wirleve. Richard and Lucy did
not appear, and the Sheriff was again ordered to distrain and produce them
on the Quindene Of Holy Trinity, m. 136.

Staff, Robert de Halghton, Chivaler, sued John de Bikeford, for forcibly
taking his goodd and chattels, from Overton, to the value of 10 mai'ks. John
did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on
the Quindene of Holy Trinity, w. 109, dorto.

Staff, Thomas Bagot, of Bruynton, sued William Shermon, of Newport,
for cutting and carrying away his grass, at Mershton, near Blumenhulle,
to the value of 100«. William did not appear, and the Sheriff returned he
held nothing, etc He was therefore ordered to arrest and produce him on
the Quindene of St. Michael m, 109, dorso.

Staff. John, son of John de Muklestone, and Adam de Mukelestone,
clerk, were summoned by Robert de Knyghtley, in a plea that thev should
permit him to present a fit person to the Church of Mukleston, which was
vacant, and the donation to which belonged to him by reason of the custody
of the land and heir of John de Muklestone, deceased, which he then held.

And Robert stated that one Adam de Muklestone, the grandfather of the
said John, son of John, and whose heir he is, was seised of the manor of
Muklestone, to which the advowson wafl appurtenant, and had presented to
the church one Nicholas de Swynnerton, who was admitted and instituted in
the reign of the King's father, and by whose death the church was now
vacant, and the said Adam held the manor of Robert de Knyghteleye, his
father, and whose heir he is, bv homage, fealty, and military service, viz., by
rendering 40*., for a scutage of 40«., and more or less in proportion, and by
the service of 32«. Ad, annually, and of which services his father, Robert, was
seised by the hands of the said Adam as true tenant. And from the said
Robert the said services descended to him as son and heir, and the said John,
father of the heir died in his homage, and after his death he was seised of the
custody of the manor and the person of the heir, by reason of the minority of
the heir, and for that reason it pertained to him to present to the church, and
the said John and Adam unjustly impeded him, for which he claimed £200 as
damages.

And the said John denied that the manor of Muklestone was held by

168 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

military seryice, and stated it was held of the said Robert in soccage, viz., by
fealtj, and the service of 32«. 4d. annuallj, and it therefore appertained
to the said John, son and heir of John de Muklestone, to present to the
churcL*

Aud Adam stated that he claimed nothing in the patronage of the church,
but that he was the parson of the church, admitted and instituted on the
presentation of the said John, son of John, and that the said manor was held
in soccage, and not by military service as iJledged by Robert.

And the said Robert stated that the manor was held by military service,
and appealed to a jury which waa to be summoned for the Octaves of Holy
Trinity. A postscript shews that the process was continued till Michaelmas,
34 E. Ill, when a writ of nisiprius waa issued, transferring the cause to be
heard at Stafford, before Henry Grene, on the Monday after the Feast of St.
James, on which it was heard before the said Henry with whom was associated
Richard de Stafford, knight, when a jury elected by consent of both parties
returned a verdict that the manor was held of Robert de Knighteley, by
military service. And the jury being questioned as to the value of the church
and the date of the vacancy stated that the church was worth £40 a- year, and
that the vacancy of the church took place more than a year before. And being

Questioned whether the church was vacant or not they stated it was tilled by
le presentation of the said John, son of John de Muklestone. It was
therefoi-e considered that the said Robert should recover the presentation and
two gears' value of the church, viz., £80, and a writ was sent to the Bishop to
admit a fit person on the presentation of the said Robert. A further post-
script states that on the following Easter, Robert applied for a writ of " elegit "
against the lands, and goods, and chattels of the said John, which was granted
returnable on the Octaves of St. Michael, 35 £. Ill, on which day the Sheriff
made no return, and another writ was issued returnable on the Octaves of the
Purification, m. 144, dorso.

Staff, Elizabeth, formerly wife of William de Ipstanes, sued William
Brag of Stansehope, John Meynell of Staneshope, Ralph, son of Hugh of
Staneshope, Thomas de Narudale of Stansehope, and six other men of
Stanshope, for coming, m et armis, and cutting down her trees and underwood
at Wasterne (CastemeX to the value of 10 marks. None of the defendants
appeared, and the Sheriff returned they held nothing, etc. He was thei'efore
ordered to arrest and produce them on the Quindene of Holy Trinity, m. 145.

Staff, John Denys, and Margaret, his wife, sued John de Northale, for
causing waste and destruction in lands, etc., which they had demised to him
for a term, in Walton near Stone, and they stated that the said John de
Northale, held of them a messuage and a quarter virgate of land in Walton,
and had pulled down and sold the timber of a hall worth 10 marks, a grange
worth 10O«., an oxstall worth 100*., and had cut down and sold twenty apple
trees, each worth Is. 6rf., ten pear trees, each worth 28., and ten ash trees each
worth I2d. The Sheriff was ordered to go in person, and make an inquisition
on oath into the amount of the waste and damage and to return it into Court,
on the Quindene of St. Michael. A postscript shews that the Sheriff had
made no return up to Michaelmas Term, 36 E. III. m. 181.

Staff. John Denys, and Margaret, his wife, sued William Croket of
Stone, for causing waste and destruction in the houses, lands, etc., of a
messuage and a fourth part of a virgate of land in Walton, which he held
of them for a term. The same process was followed as in the last suit.
m, 181.

Derb. Nicholas de Longeford, Chivaler, sued John de Hyde, Chivaler, and

• Where the tenant paid a substuntial rent, he often claimed to hold by a
soccage tenure, and the question might not arise, until there was a minority of the
heir ; but as a matter of faot, in the case of a subinfeudation of a military flef, a
rent was nearly always reserved.

ASSIZES AT STAFFORD. 33 E. III. 169

Alice, hiB wife, for the manor of Longeford, which Balph de Creray, clerk, had
given to Nigel de Longeford, and Margaret, his ^ife, and the heirs of their
bodies, and which should descend to him as their kinsman and heir, and he
gave tiiis pedigree —

I9igel=^Margarety temp. H. III.

I
Oliver

John
Nicholas

Nicholas, the plaintiff.

John and Alice stated that as regarded two chambers, a stable, and two
granges within the manor, and eighteen messuages, fifteen bovates, and 160
acres of land, eleven acres of meadow, and a moiety of a messuage, and of a
bovate of land which were parcel of the said manor, with free ingress and
egress to and from them, they held them as dower of Alice bv the dotation of
Nicholas de Longeford,* formerly husband of Alice, and by the assignment of
Nicholas, the son and heir of the said Nicholas, who now sued them, in
allocation of her dower in the said manor, and in other tenements formerly
belonging to her husband, Nicholas, and she prayed judgement whether the
plaintiff could bring an action against them for that portion of the manor ;
and as regarded the residue they stated thev could not deny that it had been
given by Kalph de Cressy, as stated by Nicholas in his claim. It was there-
Fore considered that Nicholas should recover this part of the manor, and as
Nicholas did not deny that the rest of the manor was held as dower of Alice,
and with free ingress and e^ss, the suit was dismissed, and Nicholas was
in misericordid for a false clami. m, 226.

Pleas of Assize - taken at Stafford, before Henry de
motelowe and hugh de aston, justices, etc., assigned,
ON THE Saturday in the Fourth Week of Lent. 33 E.
IIL

Staff, Robert de Thorp, and his feUow Justices of the Bench, sent to the
above Justioas the record and process of an assize of novel disseisin pleaded
before them in these words. Here follows the record of a plea of Michaelmas
Term, 32 E. Ill, Roll No. 229, which after reciting the proceedings at
Lychfeld, in 32 E. Ill, before Henry de Motelowe, and Hugh de Aston,
in the assize of novel disseisin between Thomas de Pype, and Edith, his wife,
and Joan, formerly wife of Rese ap GriflSth respecting two messuages, 200
acres of land, and 200 acres of pasture in Alrewas, goes on to say that on the
Morrow of AH Souls in Banco, the parties appeared by attorney, and Joan
then prayed that the assize mi^ht be taken, and in corroboration of her title
to the tenements, against whicn Thomas aud Edith had pleaded the record
and judgement of a former assize, she stated that long before Edilh held the
tenements, she had been seised of them by the gift and feoffment of one
William le Vykeresman of Alrewas, and as regarded the claim of Thomas
and Edith to her warranty by the deed of Philip, her father, whose heir
she was, she stated that the tenements in question had not passed by virtue
of the said deed, as she was prepared to prove. And the said Thomas and
E<lith having produced the deed in Court, stated that the tenements respect-
ing which they pleaded the bar of the former assize, had passed and oeen
delivered by virtue of the deed, and on this issue they put tnemselves on the

• The LongfordB were a younger branch of the Grealejs, and besides their
Derbyshire estatf s, held in Staffordshire, half of Elloston, Calewich, Prestwood, and
Cbarnes ; the latter manor and Calwich had however been subinf euded.

170 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

assize, and Joan likewise. And as regarded the title above alledged by Joan,
they stated that Joan was not seised of the tenements, as of her freehold, nor
had been disseised of them before the seisin of the said Edith, and they put
themselves on the assize on this issue, and Joan likewise. The assize was
therefore to be taken, but was remitted to be heard before the Justices of
assize at Stafford, on the Saturday in the fourth week of Lent, on which day
Joan appeared by attorney, and Thomas and Edith appeared in person, and
when the recognitors were named and called, the said Thomas aud Edith
challenged the array of the panel, and stated that it had been arrayed by
John Musard, the Sheriff of the County, and the said Sheriff wore the robes,
"gerit robas,^ of Richard de Stafford, Chivaler, who had married Matilda the
daughter of the said John, and was of the Council of the said John, and as
Joan did not deny this, the panel was annulled, and the coroners of the
county were ordered to summon another jury to be at Stafford on the Monday
after the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula, and upon this, the said Joan stated that
Bichard Levesone, one of the coroners of the county, likewise wore the robes
of Bichard de Staffoitl, and prayed that the array of the panel might be made
by other coroners. A precept was therefore sent to Bobert de Aston,
William le Hunte, and William Thiknes, coroners, to summon twelve of the
vicinage to be at Stafford, on the above-named Monday. A postscript shews
that no verdict had been delivered up to 1st July, 34 E. Ill, when a close
wiit of the King ordered the record and process of the assize to be sent to
Henry Grene.*

Pleas of Assize taken at Stafford, before Henry de
motelowe and hugh de aston, justices of tue lord
THE King, assigned, etc., on the Saturday in the
Fourth Week of Lent. 33 E. III.

Staff, An assize, etc., if William de Perton had unjustly disseised John
de Perton, Chivaler, of the manor of Perton. William did not appeal but one
Bobert Balle answered for him as bailiff and denied the disseisin. The
recognitors stated that the said John was seised of the manor as of his free-
hold, until disseised by the said William and they assessed the damages of
John at 100«. John was therefore to recover seisin and the above damages,
m. 28.

Staff. An assize, etc., if John Wymour of Colt on had unjustly disseised
Katrine, the wife of Thomas Garlaund, of six acres of land in Colton.

John appeared in person and answered as tenant and stated that the tene-
ment in question contained three acres of land only and he denied the
disseisin. The jury found in favour of Thomas and Katrine, and assessed
their damages at 2 marks.

Staff. An assize, &c., if Adam de Witton, and Isabella his wife, had
unjustly disseised John de Knyghleteye of a rent of 9s. in Little Wyrley.
The defendants did not appear, and the said John for a title to the freehold
and for the assize, stated that the rent in question was the service for certain
tenements within his fee and demesne. Tne assize was therefore to be taken.
The jury stated that the plaintiff waa seised of the said rent, until he had
distrained for it, when it was in arrear, when the said Adam had rescued the
distress, vi et annts, and they assessed the damages of John at £24 10«., and
they added that the said Isabella took no part in the disseisin. John was
therefore to recover seisin of the tenements and his damages, and the Sheriff
was ordered to arrest the said Adam. A postscript states that afterwards, on
the 8th July, 34 E. HI, a close writ from the king ordered the record of the
suit to be sent before Henry Grene. m. 28.

* One of the JuaticeK of the Bench.

ASSIZES AT STAFFORD. 33 E. III. 171

Pleas of Assize before the same Justices, at Stafford, on
THE Monday after the Feast of St. Peter ad Vincula.
33 E. III.

Staff. The Sheriff had been ordered to arrest Adam de Witton and pro-
duce him at this date to make satisfaction to the King for a disseisin of John
de Knyghleteye of tenements in Little Wyrleye, and the Sheriff returned
he could not be found. He was therefore ordered to put the said Adam into
" exigend'* and if he did not appear, to outlaw him, and if he appeared, to
produce him before the Justices on the Thui'sday in the fourth week of Lent.
m, 28, dorso,

Stq^, An assize, etc., if Thomas, son of William Grolde, the brother of
Christiana, the wife of John Bonde, of Wednesbiur, was seised in his demesne,
etc., of a rent of 100«. in Bromewyk, when he died, and of which rent, William
Heronville and Joan his wife, Thomas, son of floger Golde, John de AUerwas,
John in the Lee, and Alice his wife, John T3rmmesone, of Fynchesmthe, and
John Golde had deforced the said John and Christiana. John Bonde and
Christiana appeared in person, but none of the defendants appeared and the
Sheriff was ordered to resummon them fc^ the Thursday in tne fourth week
of Lent, m, 28, dorso.

Staff. An assize, etc, if William, son of Matthew de Chetelton, the brother
of Anabel, wife of William, son of John de Bromley, was seised in demesne as
of fee, of the manor of Chetelton, when he died, and if Anabel was his nearest
heir, and which manor Ealph de Wetenhall and Katrine his wife now hold.
William, son of John, and Anabel, appeared in person, but the defendants did
not appear. The Sheriff was therefore ordered to resummon them to be at
Stafford for the Thursday in the fourth week of Lent. m. 28, dorso.

Gaol Delivery at Stafford, before Henry de Motelowe
AND Hugh de Aston, Justices, etc., assigned, on the
Saturday in the Fourth Week of Lent. 33 E. III.

Staff, John, son of Bichard Turbuk, who had been indicted before Bobert
de Aston, the coroner, for feloniously killing William de Achehurst (Ashen-
hurst) at Trentham Wode, called North wode, in 32 £. Ill, and Richard
Turbuk, the father of the said John who had been indicted before the same
coroner for aiding and abetting the said felony, were acquitted, m. 46, dorso.

Staff. William, son of William del Lee, who had been indicted before
Robert de Aston, the coroner, for feloniously killing John Page of Dreyngton
at Bromleye Abbatis, in 32 E. Ill, and Thomas del Lee, Henry del Lee, and
John del Lee, who liad been indicted befoi*e the same coroner for aiding and
abetting the said felony, were acquitted, m. 46, dorso,

Staf. Adam le Muleward, of Bromleye Abbatis, who had been indicted
before John Musard, the Sheriff at his Great Toum of Pirhull, for feloniously
stealing eight strikes of beer, woi*th 48. 6c?., from John Daddesleye at Bromleye
Abbatis, in 26 £. Ill, and likewise for feloniously stealing from divers men of
Bromleye Abbatis, beer to the value of GOs, and more, for seven years after-
wards, was acquitted.

Henry Muryweder, who had been indicted before the same Sheriff at his
Great Tourn of Cuthelston for feloniously stealing a gold **formale^* worth 20s,
from William Adames, of Stretton, at Bi*ewode, in 31 E. Ill, was acquitted.
m, 46, dorso.

172 EXTRACTS FROM THE PLEA ROLLS.

Staff. William le Eyr, of Okleye, who had been indicted before John
Mnsard, the Sheriff, for feloniously killing Margery Chatel at Ellefoid in

19 E. Ill {sic\ and Thomas le Eyr, of Okleye, who had been indicted before
the same Sheritf for feloniously receiving him for the two following years, were
acquitted.

Staff. William del Whitemor del Hurst who had been indicted before
Kobert de Aston, the coroner, for feloniously killing Robert Chelastre at le
Hurst in 30 E. Ill, was acquitted, but as he fled, his chattels were forfeited
to the King, and he had chattels worth 6«. M,^ for which the vill of Bromleye
Abbatis was to answer.

Adam atte Lone-ende, of Gorsticote, who had been indicted before the same
coroner for feloniously killing William Swe3me8, of Blokkeswich, at Walsale,
in 30 E. Ill, was acquitted, but as he had fled, his chattels were forfeited to
the Kinff, and he had chattels to the value of 6«. 8<i., for which the vill of
Great Bloxwych was to answer.

DE BANCO. Mich., 33 E. III.

Warw, John de Peyto, junior, was summoned at the suit of the prior of the
Church of St. Frideswide, of Oxford, in a plea that whereas the prior had
recovered seisin as of the right of his church, from John de Peyto, junior, and
from John de Sutton, of Duddeleye, Chivaler, and Isabella, his wife, who had
been admitted to plead on the default of John de Peyto, of the manor of
Pydynton, by a great Assize, in the King's Court, the said John de Peyto,
whilst the plea was pending, and before the prior had obtained seisin* had
pulled down a hall worth £60, two chambers, each worth £40, a kitchen
worth 40 marks, a bakehouse and a brewery, each worth £20, a granary worth

20 marks, two granges, each worth 100 marks, a gate-house with a chamber
built above it, worth £20, two stables, each worth £10, an oxstall, worth £20,
a cow-house, worth £20, a pig-house, worth £10, a sheep fold, worth £^0, and
had cut down forty apple trees, each worth 5#., twenty pear trees, each worth
6«., twenty " cimero%^ each worth 40(£., 200 ash trees, each w^orth 2«., 100 elm
trees, each worth 2«., and 3,000 oak trees, each worth 4«., and all the underwood in
the manor, worth £100, to the great damage of the prior,andto the contempt of
the King. The prior now appeared by attorney, and the Sheriff returned the
w^rit reached him too late, and he was therefore ordered to produce the said
John de Peyto, to answer to the said prior for the damage, and to the King
for the contempt m. 31.

Staff. Henry de Pirye, parson of the Church of Ayleston, by Bobert
Burgiloun, his attorney, sued William le Webbe, of Great Barre, and Henry
and Richard, his brothers, for cutting down and carrying awjiy his trees at
Great Barre, to the value of 100«., and for treading down and consuming and
destroying his underwood, to the value of 40«. The defendants did not appear,
and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce them on the Octaves of St.
Hillary, m. 60, dor%o.

Staff, Robert Burgiloun sued John Whatecrof t, for forcibly breaking into
his clo.^e, at Pirye, and taking his writings and deeds. John did not appear,
and the Sheriff was ordered to arrest and produce him on the Octaves of St.
Martin. A postscript states that on that day the Sheriff made no return,
and he was ordered to produce him on the Octaves of the Purification, m.
60, dorso.

Staff. William de Pype sued John WjTner, of Colton, for forcibly taking
at Colton, four cows and two oxen belongmg to him, worth 50«. John did
not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain and produce him on the
Morrow of St. Martin. A postscript states that on that date the Sheriff

DE BANCO. MICH., 33 E. III. 173

made no return, and he vas ordered to produce him on the Octaves of St.
Hillary, m, 101.

Staff, Ralph, Earl of Stafford, sued Philip de Weston, for a debt of 100
marks. Philip did not appear, and the Sheritf was ordered to distrain and
produce him on the Octaves of St. Hillary, m. 101.

Staff. Thomas de Swynnerton, sued WiUiam de Drayton, of Shakerlowe,
for forcibly breaking into his close, at Oldynton, and taking his ^oods
and chattels to the value of \QOs. William did not appear, and the Sneriff
was ordered to arrest and produce him on the Octaves of St. Hillary. A
postscript shews adjoumements of the suit up to Trinity Term, 34 E. III.
m. 101.

Staff, The Sheriff had been ordered to enquire upon the o.ith of a jury
whether John Davy, formerly husband of Elizabetn, the wife of Adam le
Arblaster, died seised in demesne as of fee of five messuages, thirty acres of
land, and ten acres of meadow, in Tuttebury, of which the said Adam and
Elizabeth had recovered the third part as dower of Elizabeth, by the default
of the defendant John Davy, son of Henry Davy, and to return what damage
the said Adam and Elizabeth had sustain^ by the detention of the dower of
Elizabeth. And the Sheriff made no return to the writ. He was therefore
ordered to make the return on the Quindene of Easter, m. 101.

Staff. Sibil, daughter of John Alret, of Great Wiriey, sued Thomas de
Burmyngham, and Isabella, his wife, for a messuage and half a canicate of
land, m Great Wiriey. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff was
ordered to take the tenements into the King's hana, and to summon them for
the Quindene of St. Hillary, m. 108.

Staff. Henry de Motelowe sued Richard le Clerk, of Parva Castre-under-

Lyme, for forcibly entering his free warren, at Fenton, and taking his hares,

rabbits, partridges, and pheasants. Richard did not appear, and the Sheriff

was ordered to distrain and produce him on the Qumdene of St. Hillary.

/ m. 218.

Letters of protection enrolled for Robert Corbet, who was about to set out
for parts beyond seas, in the King's service, in the retinue of Richard de
Stafford. Dated from Westminster, 20th August.

FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES*

WHICH INCLTTDlt

MANORS AND TENEMENTS IN STAFFOEDSHIRE,
TEMP. H. VII, H. VIII, E. VI, and PHILIP and MARY.

Absteacted from the Originals in the
Public Record Office,

MAJOR-GENERAL THE HON. GEORGE WROTTESLEY.

{Continued from Vol. XI of Collections for a History of Staffordshire,)

• The Fines of Mixed Counties or Pivers Counties, are those which relate to
lands and tenements in more than one County.

FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES.

TEMP. H. Vn.

On the Morrow of All Souls. 8 H. VII.

Between Thomas Molyneux, armiger, James Molyneux, derk, Robert
Sheffeld, Ealph Josselyn, and others, complainants, and John Josselyn and
Cecily his wiie, deforciants of the manor of Oampden, and of the advowson
of the Free Chapel of St. Katrine, in Oampden, in co. Gloucester, and of the
manor of Pyryhall, and of 6 messuages, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of
meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood, and £4 of rent in Pery,
Ijittle Barre, Hampsted, and Honnesworth, in co. Stafford.

John and Cecily acknowledged the said manors and tenements and rent
to be the right of the complainants, and for themselves and heirs of Cecily,
warranted them against John, the Abbot of St Peter, of Westminster,"^
and his successors for ever; for which acknowledgement, etc., the com-
plainants granted the said manors, etc., to John and Cecily for their lives,
without impeachment of waste, with remainder to Richard Bolkey and
Thomas Hoste, for a term of 7 years next ensuing, with remainder to the
right heirs of Cecily for ever.

On the Octaves of the Purification. 8 H. VII.

Between Hugh Mason, chaplain, complainant, and John Devereux,
knight, Lord Ferrers, and Cecily his wife, John Gosselyn, John Walsh, and
John Baker, deforciants of the manors of Oharteley, Oharteleye Holme,
Barre, Allerwyoh, and Whltaore, and of the advowsons of the churches of
Barra and Whltaore (sic), in co. Stafford, and of the manor of Oastel-
bromwydi, in co. Warwick, and of the manor of Bulbroke, in co.
Northampton.

Afterwards recorded on the Octaves of Holy Trinity after the death of
the said Cecily

John Devereux and Cecily acknowledged the said manors and advowsons
to be the right of the complainant and warranted them to him against John,
the Abbot of St Peter, oi Westminster, and his successors for ever, and for
this acknowledgement, etc., the complainant granted the same to John
Devereux and Cecily, and the heirs of John for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 11 H. VII.

Between Thomas Ormond, knight, John Cheyney, knight, William Hody,
kniffht, John Byconell, knight, and others, complainants, and William
Berkeley, knight, and Anne his wife, deforciants of the manors of Haffflreley,
Oldeswynford, and Oradley, in co. Wygom, and of the manors of Kere,
Hoxmeswortli, and Olent, and of 700 acres of land, 120 acres of meadow,
1,100 acres of pasture, 300 acres of wood, 1,000 acres of furze, and 1,000
acres of heath, and 1009. of rent in Honnesworth, Forton, and Olent, in co.
Stafford.

William Berkeley and Anne acknowledged the said manors to be the
right of the complainants, and for themselves and the heirs of Anne
warranted the same to them for ever.

* This clause of warranty is purely formal.

178 FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. H. VII.

On the Octaves of St. Martin. 13 H. VII.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Hillary.

Between John Wichcote, the elder, Richard Topcljflfe, and Peter Lowe-
thian, chaplain, complainantis, and Thomas Arnold and Margaret his wife,
daughter and heir of Elizabeth, sister and one of the heirs of Richard Lowe,
deforciants of a moiety of the manor of Kilton alias Xlddeltone, and the
advowson of the church of MUton, alias IffiddiltoTie, in co. Cambridge, and of
the moiety of the manor of Enlbld, in oo. Stafford, and of a moiety of 3
messuages, 4 tolts, 8 gardens, SO acres of land, 3 acres of meadow and
28, of rent in Salop and Bodynsrton in co. Salop, whidi Thomas Comewayle,
knid^t, and Alianora his wife hold for the life of Alianora.

Thomas Arnold and Mai^garet acknowledged the said moieties, and the
reversion of the moiety held by Thomas Comewayle and Alianora, of the
inheritance of Margaret, and which after the death of Alianora should revert
to Margaret, to be the right of the complainants, for which the complainants
gave them £100.*

On the Octaves of the Purification. 14 H. YII.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter.

Between Ralph Shirley, knight, Thomas Meverel, armiger, Thomas
Babyngton, armiger, Humfrey Okover, armiger, and Robert Brudenell,
gentleman, oomplunants, and Margaret Basset, deforciant of the manors of
Parkehall,f and Kynseley, and of 12 messuagesy 8 tofts, 400 acres of
land, 200 acres of meadow, 600 acres of pasture, 2% acres of wood, 200 acres
of moor, and £8 of rent in Kynsreley and Vole in co. Stafford, and of the
manors of Kenalanrloy) and Kapnlton, and of 12 messuages, etc., in
Xemelanrley) Kyrklanffley, Holyngton, and ICapulton in co. Derby.

Margaret acknowledged the said nuinors, etc, to be the right of the oom-
plainants, for which they gav^ her 1,000 marks.

On the Octaves of St John the Baptist, 19 H. YII.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St MichaeL SO H. VII.

Between G^rge Puttenham, knight, and Eudo Palmes, sergeant-at-law,
complainants, and Andrew Wyndesore, armiger, and Elizabeth his wife,
deforciants of a moiety of the manors of Sizsteme, Oateoonrt, Bedywghain,
Pekedene, and Horsy, and of a moiety of 20 messuages, etc, in co.
Sussex, and of a moiety of 3 manors named in co. Kent, and of a moiety
of the manors of Aylvaston, Bentlelgfa, Alkamoaitoii, and H&tton, and of a
moiety of 15 messuages, etc, in co. Derby, and of a moiety of the manor
of Kadley Alphegli, and of a moiety of 6 messuages, 6 tofts, 200 acres of land,
50 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, and 20s. of rent,
and of a moiety of a rent of 54 hens and a hawk in ICadlsy-Alpherh,
Ohekley, Teyne, Hdlynffton, Beamhnrst, PdLe, Overton, and Aldermede in
CO. Stafford.

Andrew and Elizabeth acknowledged the said moieties to be the right of
the complainants, for which acknowl^gement, etc, the complainants granted
them to the said Andrew and Elizabeth for their lives without impeachment
of waste, with remainder (with certain exceptions named) to George Wyndesore,
the son of the said Andrew and to the heirs of his body, and failing such, to
William Wjrndesore, the brother of the said Greoive, and to the heirs of his
body, and failing such, to Edmund Wyndesore, the brother of the said William
and to the heirs of his bodv, and failing such, to remain to the said Elizabeth
and to the heirs of her body, and failing such, to David Owen, knight^ and

* The duplicate of this Pine says £200, showing that the inBertion of a price is
purely formal. |

t The manor of Parkhall appears to have been another name for the manor
of Cheadle. Park Hall in Cheadle is now a ^Einn-house, but the remains of a moat
are distinctly visible in the grass field adjoining the farm.

FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP, H. VII. 179

Anne his wife, and to the heirs of the body of the said Anne, and failing
such to remain to Giles Daubeney of Daubeney, knight, Thomas Frowyk,
Chief Justice of the Common Bench, John KyngesmyUe, one of the Justices
of the Common Bench, Robert Lytton, knight, Richai'd Foweler, knight,
Edmund Dudley, armiger, Andrew Sulyard, William Lytton, Richard Blount,
Antony Wyndesore, William Cumberford, clerk, Francis Catesby, and Edward
Cheseman, and to the heirs of the said William Cumberford.

And likewise after the deatlis of the said Andrew and Elizabeth, the
moieties of the manors of Bentleffh, Allumonton, and Hatton, etc. (the
exceptions above named) shall remain to Geo rge Wyndesore and to the heirs
male of his body and failing such to William Wyndesore, brother of the said
George and to his heirs male of his body, and failing such, to Edmund
Wjmdesore, and to his heirs male of his body, and failing such, to the heirs
male of the bodies of the said Andrew and Elizabeth, and failing such, to the
said Giles, Thomas, John, Robert, etc. (as before).

At three weeks from St Michael 20 H. YII.

Between Thomas Pygot, armiger, and John Pygot, armiger, complainants,
and William Dudley, armiger, and Christine, his wife, ana Robert Dudley,
deforciants of 7 messuages, 300 acres of land, 44 acres of meadow, 10 acres
of pasture, and 10«. of rent in Swanbum, in co. Bucks, and of 900 acres of
land, 10 acres of meadow, 70 acres of pasture, 24 acres of wood, and 6s. of
rent, and the rent of two capons, in Turvey, in co. Beds.

The deforciants acknowledged the right of the comdlainants, for which
the complainants granted the said tenements to Robert Dudley, for his life,
without impeachment of waste, with remainder to the heirs of the body of
Lawrence Dudley, and failing such, to the heirs of the body of the said
William Dudley, and failing such, to the right heii's of William Dudley for
ever.

On the Morrow of St Martin. 21 H. VII.

Between Richard Norton, clerk, complainant, and Thonuus Hofie, gentil-
man, and Margaret, his wife, deforciants of 3 messuages, 200 acres of land,
10 acres of meadow, and 40 acres of wood in Derby, WynseU, and Stapewella,
in CO. Derby, and of 17 messuages, 12 tofts, 200 acres of land, 100 acres of
meadow, 200 acres of pasture, and 200 acres of wood in Burton-upon-Trent,
and Neuborouffh, in co. Stafford.

Thomas and Margaret acknowledged the right of the said Richard, and
on behalf of themselves, and heirs of Margaret^ warranted the tenements to
the said Richard and his heirs for ever, and for which Richard gave them
£200.

On the Morrow of the Ascension. 21 H. VII.

Between Thomas Babyngtbn, armiger, and Thomas Rolston, complainants,
and Thomas Pole, and Joan, his wife, deforciants of a moiety of the manor
of Hyntes, and of a moiety of 20 messuages, 6 tofts, a water-mill, 600 acres
of laud, 60 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, and
lOs. of rent in Hyntes, in oo. Stafford, and of a moiety of 5 messuages,
200 acres of land, etc., in Ohellastozi, in oo. Derbv.

Thomas Pole and Joan acknowledged the right of the complainants, for
which the complainants granted the moieties in question to Thomas Pole,
and Joan, and to the heirs of Joan for ever.

At a month from Easter. 22 H. VII.

Between William Wyrley Cornelius Harpur, clerk, John Hall, Christofer
Seyntgermyn, John More, and John Fantles, complainants, and John
Wyrley, and Anne, his wife, and William Leycestre, and Alianora, his wife,
and John Lowe, and Anne, his wife, deforciants of the manor of A«toji, and
of 200 acres of land, a mill, and lOs. of rent in A«ton, Shenstone, liyohefbld,

N 2

180 FIXES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. H. VIII.

and Alrlohe, in oa Stafford, and of 2 messuages, 100 acres of land, 20 acres
of meadow, and 20 acres of pasture in Sutton and Alstre, in co. Warwick.

The deforciants acknowledged the right of the complainants, for which
the complainants gave them £200.

On the Quindene of St. Michael. 24 H. YII.

Between Thomas Forthe, and Joan, his wife, complainants, and William
Shore, deforciant of a messua^ a toft, an orchard, and 4 acres of pasture
in Bnrton-on-Trent, and of 8 messuages, and a garden in the city of
Oorentry.

William acknowledged the right of Thoma« and Joan, for which they
gave him £100.

FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES.

TEMP. H. VIIT.

On the Quindene of St John the Baptist 3 H. YIII.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St Michael 3 H. VIII.

Between the lord the King, complainant, and Elatrine Courtenay, Countess
of Devon, one of the daughters ana heirs of King Edward lY, late Eling of
England, and Thomas Haward, knight, and Anna his wife, another of the
daughters, and heirs of the said King, deforciants of the manors of Worthy-
Kortlmer, and Houkmortymer, in co. Southampton, and of the manors of
Bolston-Alynffton, etc, in co. Cambridge, etc. (here follows manors in 20
counties, including Arley, in co. Stafford).

The deforciants acknowledged the said castles and manors, etc, to be the
right of the King, and warranted them to the King against the Abbot of
St Peter of Westminster for ever. For which acknowl^gement, etc, the King
granted to the said Anne, and to the heirs of her body the manor of Wynff-
feld, and several others named in co. Suffolk, Norfolk, Berks, Notts, York-
shire, etc, and to the said Thomaa Haward, and to his heirs the manors of
Elazton, Heleton, in co. Norfolk, and the manor of Fyndon, in co. Sussex,
and to the said Countess, the manors of Plympton, Tynton, and Okehampton.,
and many others in cos. Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Southampton, Bucks and
Berks, to be held by the said Countess, and the heirs of the bodies of her and
William, Earl of Devon, late her husband. {At Arley is not mentioned in
these grants, it remained with the King.)

On the Quindene of Easter. 4 H. YIII.

Between William, Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Lowell, knight,
Edward Ponyng, knight, Henry Marney, knight^ Thomas Parre, kni^ht^
Thomas Englefeld, knight, and nine others named, complainants, and Waiter
Devereux, Lord Ferers, deforciant of the manors of Charteley, Barre, and
Alriche, and of 8 messuages, 1,000 acres of land, 600 acres of meadow,
1,000 acres of pasture, 200 acres of wood, and £10 of rent in Oharteley,
Weston, Droynton, Grenley, Hyxton, Hamerton, Gayton, Tamworth,
Heywode, Great Barre, and Alriche, and of the advowsons of the church
of Alriche, in co. Stafford, and of the manors of Oaatel Bromwioh, Whlteacre,
and of 4 messuages, 300 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 200 acres of
pasture, 20 acres of wood, and AOs. of rent in Oastel-bromwyohe, and
Whlteacre, in co. Warwick, and of the manor of Bukbroke, in co. North-
ampton, and of the manors of Tyreswell and Arnold, etc, in co. Notts, and
of the manor of Karket Bason, in co. Lincoln, and of the manors of

FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. H. VIII. 181

Brasnutoue, Newebold Verdon, and Ootesbatohe, etc., in co. Leycestre, and
of other manors named in coe. Hunts, Bucks, Oxford, Berks, Somerset,
Gloucester, and Hereford.

Walter Devereuz acknowledged all the said manors, rents, and advowsons
to be the right of the complainants.

On the Morrow of the Purification. 4 H. VIII.

Between William Stanley, armiger, Thomas Yenables, armiger, and George
Bromley, complainants, and John Melton, armiger, and Margaret his wue,
deforciants of the manors of Bromley, Wenynffton, and Podmore, and of 20
messuages, 800 acres of land, 400 acres of meadow, 600 acres of pasture,
240 acres of wood, and 2s, 2d, of rent in Bromley, Wenynton, Podmore,
Buffs^, OxootohyU^ Grenehonfiton, Chatoalne, Berston, Breohe, Bedulf,
Seyheford, Benton, Elnall, Milnewhyohe, Wyrley, WaterfitU, Kere,
S yd way, Bnssheton, Basnald, Horton, Henkeley, Wliitfeld, and Badeley,
and of a moiety of the manor of Hezstall, and of the third part of the
manor of Assheley, in co. Staiford ; and of the manor of Dore, and of a
messuage, 200 acres of land, 80 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, and
28. Qd. of rent in Dore, in co. Salop.

John and Mai*garet acknowleaged the said manors, rents, &c., to bo the
right of William, and the other complainants, and for themselves, and
the heirs of Margaret warranted the same to them against all men for
ever.

On the Quind^ne of Holy Trinity. 6 H. VIII.

Between ThomaA, Earl of Arundell, William Fitz Alan, of Matravers,
knight, William Blount, of Mountjoye, knight, Ralph Pezstall, and others,
complainants, and John Tuchet, of Audeley, lord of Audeley, deforciant of
the manors of Alleafeld (Alstonfield), and Worselowe, in co. Stafford, and
of six other manors named in cos. Somerset, Rutland, Hereford, and Devon.

John Tuchet acknowledged the said manors to be the right of the com-
plainants, for which they gave him 1,000 marks.

On the Morrow of St John the Baptist 6 H. VIII.

Between George Nevile, of Bargevenny, knight, William Sandys, knight^
John Lisle, knight, Edmund Tame, armiger, George Throgmorton, armiger,
and others named, and William Essex, armiger, and Elizabeth his wife, defor-
ciants of the manors of Beloot, Ordeston, BnHynswyke, Estenbnme, Spene,
Spenham, Oonde, and Westbroke, in co. Berks. And of the manors of Stann-
don, and Fenton, and of 10 messuages, 600 acres of land, 300 acres of meadow,
1,000 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, and £10 of rent in Staundon,
Fenton, Stoke, Mere, Buflre, Walford, Oharleton, Bow3mi, Aston, Onyle,
Hiffh Ofley, Buenhall, and Buknall, in co. Stafford, and of the manors of
Bnmboldeswyke and Holyn^arden, in co. Sussex, and of the manor of
Pevenhyll, in co. Wilts.

William "Easex and Elizabeth acknowledged the said manors, etc., to be
the right of the complainants, for which the complainants panted them to
William and Elizabeth, and to the heirs of their bodies, and failing such to the
right heirs of Elizabeth for ever.

On the Morrow of All Soula 6 H. VIII.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St Hillary. 5 H. VIII.

Between William Fitzherbert, Henry Coton, and John Joynour, com-
plainants, and Thomas Cumberford, and Dorothy, his wife, deforciants of
7 messuages, 2 tofts, 4 gardens, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 200
acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood, and 50 acres of moor in Lyohefeld,
Lonffdon, Bromley Begis, Bmlehnrst, alias Blmhnrst, Sydnyll, Sydnyl-
mylne, Korffhwhale, Onrborouflrh, Stretahay, Fnll^, Hill Bydeware, and
Psrpe Bydware, in co. Stafford, and of the manor of Wardbames, and of a

182 HNES OF MIXED COUKTIES. TEMP. H. VIU.

messTiage, a toft, 40 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 200 acres of
pastTire, and 10 acres of wood in Kynreawode, near Wylmeoote, in co.
Warwick, and of 6 messuages, 3 tofts, 6 gardens, 100 acres of land, 30 acres
of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, 2 acres of wood, and £4 of rent in Byfeld
and Banbury, in co. Northampton.

Thomas and Dorothy acknowledged the said manor and tenements to be
the right of the complainants, and for themselves and heirs of Dorothy,
warranted them to the complainants against all men.

At a month from Easter. 8 H. YIII.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of Holy Trinity. 8 H. VIII.

Between Thomas, Archbishop of York, Thomas Lovell, knight, Thomas
Newell, knight, John Emeley, the King's attorney, John Porte, John Heron,
Thomas Tyrell, knight, Edward Grevill, knight, John Rowe, sergeant-at-law,
and Antony Fitehjerbert, sergeant-at-law, complainants, and Kobert Wil-
loughby de Broke, knight, and Dorothy, his wife, and Edward Willoughby,
son ana heir of the said Robert, deforciants of the manors of Oasteloary and
Famburffli, in co. Somerset, and of the manors of Frampton and Beppesley,
in CO. Lincoln, and of the manor of Tydryngton, in co. Gloucester, and of the
manors of Bobaston, Hldeoopenhall, and 10 messuages, 2 mills, 2 dovecots,
200 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, and 100 acres of
furze and heath in itobaston and Hldeoopenliall, in co. Stafford, and of 4
manors named in co. Dorset, and 8 manors named in cos. Cambridge,
Devon, Cornwall, Wilts, ^d Hertford.

The deforciants acknowledged the said manors, etc., to be the right of the
complainantSy for which the complainants gave them j£4^000.

On the Octaves of the Purification of the Blessed Mary. 9 H. VIII.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter. 9 H. VIII.

Between Richard Broke, sergeant-at-law, and John Newdegate, sergeant-at-
law, complainants, and David Owen, knight, and Andrew Wyndesore, knight,
and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants of the m^ors of Dextem, Oateoonrt,
Bedynffham, Pekeden, and Horsy, etc., in co. Sussex, and of a moiety of the
manor of Madley-Alpheffh, and of a moiety of 6 messuages, 6 tofts, 200 acres
of land, 50 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, and 20s. of rent^ and of a
moiety of a rent of 64 hens, and of a hawk, in Madley-Alpheflrh, Chekley,
Teyn, Holyngton, Beamhurst, Fole, Overton, and Aldermede, in co. Stafford,
and of a moiety of the manors of Aylwaston, Bentleffli, Alkemonten, and
Hatton, in co. Defby.

The deforciants acknowledged the right of the complainants, for which
concession, etc., the complainants granted the said moieties to the said
Andrew for the term of one month ; and on the termination of that term to
Richard Lyster, and Henry Saunders, for the life of David, with remainder
to Andrew and Elizabeth, for their lives, without impeachment of waste,
and after the deaths of the said Andrew and Elizabetn, the said moieties,
with certain exceptions specified, to remain to George Wyndesore, son of
Andrew and Elizaoeth, and to the heirs of his body, and failing such, to
William Wyndesore, brother of the said George, and heirs of his body, and
failing such, to Edward Wyndesore, the brother of William, and the heirs
of his body, and failing such, to Thomas Wyndesore, brother of Edward,
and the heirs of his body, and failing such, to the heirs of the body of
Elizabeth, and failing sudi, to Richara Fowler, Andrew Sulyard, Antony
Wyndesore, Francis Oatesby, and the heirs of Richard Fowler. Likewise
after the deaths of the said Andrew and Elizabeth, the moieties of the manors
of Bentlsffh, Alkemonton, and Hatton,'* shall remain to the said Greorge
Wyndesore, and to the heirs male of his body, and failing such, to the said
William Wyndesore, and to the heirs male of his body, and failing such, to the

* These were the moieties excepted above.

FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. H. VIII. 183

Baid Edward Wyndesore, and to the heirs maleof his body, andfailine such, to the
said Thomas Wyndesore, and to the heirs male of his body, and failing such,
to the heirs male of the said Andrew and Elizabeth, and failing such, to the
said Richard Fowler, Andrew, Sulyard, Antony, and Francis, and to the heirs
of Bichard Fowler, for ever.

At a month from Easter. 11 H. YIII.

Between John Burdett, knight, Thomas Boteler, and others named,
complainants, and William Greseley, knight, deforciant of the manors of
Drakelowe, Lollington, Oastylgreaeley, Lynton, Okethorpe, Dnnesthorpe,
and other tenements named in co. Derby, and of the manors of Oolton,
Kyneston, Morton, Hykesden, and Tutbury-Wodhowsen, and of 60
messuages, 1,000 acres of land, 300 acres of meadow, 1,000 acres of pasture,
500 acres of wood, 100 acres of marsh, and 100 acres of furze and heath, and
of £^ *) of rent, in Oolton, Xyneston, Korton, Hykesden, Tntbury-Wod-
howsen, Bnrtan-on-Trent, Abbots Bromeley, Blytkebury, Loadey, Barton,
and Tozkall, in co. Stafford, and of the manors of Oseffarthorpe, and Norton,
in CO. Leycester, and of the manor of Se3rton-in-Spaldynff, in oo. York, and
of the nuuiors of Brasynflrbnrffli, Oarleby, and Baston, in co. Lincoln.

Sir William Oreseley acknowledged the right of the complainants for
which they gave him 6,000 marks.

At a month from Easter. 12 H. YIII.

Between Thomas Kytson, John Aleyn, citizen and alderman of London,
and three others, complainants, and Edward, Duke of Bukyngham, and
Alianora, his wife, deforciants of the manor of Hengrave, in co. Suffolk, and
of the manor of Oolston Basset, and of various tenements and lands, named
in Oolston Basset, in co. Notts.

The Duke and Alianora for themselves, and heirs of Alianora acknowledged
the right of the complainants, for which the complainants gave them
J2,340.

On the Qumdene of St John the Baptist . 18 H. YIII.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Michael. 18 H. YIII.

Between the Dean and Canons of the. college of Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal
of York, in the Alma Academia, or University of Oxford, complainants, and
Thomas, Archbishop of York, and Primate of England, and Legate of the
Apostolic See, Bishop of Durham, and Commendator of the Monastery of St
Albans, deforciant of the manors of Tonlyrid^e, Lansport, and seven others
named in co. Kent, and etc. (herefoUotos a lon^ array of manors and advovh
90718 of churches^ etCy in sixteen countiss^ includmg 6 messuages, a garden, an
orchard, 300 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, So acres of pasture, 20 acres of
wood, and 10«. rent, in Oanwell, Drayton, Hynse, Wirford, Pakynffton,
Hnltynffton, Blttersoote, Tomwoxth, Elleford, and Faresley, in co. Stafford,
and of 20 messuages, a garden, an orchard, a water-mill, 1,000 acres of land,
100 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 300 acres of moor, 100 acres of
wood, and 40«. rent, in Sandwell, IhuUey^ Westbromewich, Tybynton, Qreat
Barr, Little Barr, Horbrone, V«meU, Ooston, Wombonme, Woddesbnrye,
Hondesworth, and Fletoheam, and of the advowson of the church of West-
bromewlohe, in the said co. of Stafford,

The Archbishop acknowledged all the said manors, advowsons, etc, to be
the right of the said Dean and Canons, and college, and warranted the same to
them against all men, and for this acknowledgement, eta, the Dean and Canons
receiver the Archbishop into the prayers which they would say within
their college for ever, and this concord was made by virtue of the King's
precept

On the Octaves of St John the Baptist 18 H. YIII.
Between the Dean and Chapter of the college of Thomas Wolse^, Cardinal
of York, in the Alma Academia, or University of Oxford, complamants, and

184 FINES OF MIXED OOUNTIE?. TEMP. H. VIII.

Arthur Viscount Lysle, and Elizabeth, his wife, and John Dudley, knight,
deforciants of the manor of Denton Basset, and of other lands and tenements
n lined in Donton Basset, Leyre, and Bakedale, and of the advowsons of the
churches of Donton Basset, and Bakedale, in co. Leycester, and of 6 messuages,
a garden, an orchard, 300 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 50 acres of
pasture, 20 acres of wood, and 10». of rent, in Oanwell, Drayton, Hynse,
Wyfford, Fakynflrton, Whyttyn^ton, Bythnrscote, Tomworth, Blford, and
Farsrsley, in co. Stafford.

The deforciants for themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth acknowledged
the right of the Bean and Chapter, for which the said Dean and Chapter
received them into all the prayers which would be said in the college for
ever.

On the Morrow of the Purification. 20 H. VIII.

Between John Fowke, and John Broke, complainants, and John
Kynnersleye, and Dorothy, his wife, deforciants of the manor of Basesore,
and of other lands and tenements named in Ba^esore, Bekbury, North Ollbery,
Aoleton, Ooldweston, and Bardeley, and of the advowson of the church of
Baffesore, in co. Salop, and of the manor of Pelsall, and of a messuage, 20
acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, and
500 acres of moor, in Pelsall, Bnsshall ,'Walaall, Bloxwiohe, and Wirley, and
of the advowson of the chauntry of St Peter, in PelsaU, in co. Stafford.

John Kynneraley and Dorothy acknowledged the right of the complainants,
for which acknowledgement^ etc., the complamants granted the saia manors,
tenements, and advowsons, to John Kynnersle^r and Dorothy, and to the
heirs of their bodies, and failing such, to the right heirs of Dorothy, for
ever.

On the Octaves of St. John the Baptist 24 H. VIII.

Between Ihomas Grey, armiger, Thomas Gyfford, armiffer, Richard
Mitton, armiger, William Gatacre, armiger, William Whorwood, gentleman,
Alan Hord, gentleman, ^opias Skrymsher, gentleman, Thomas Moreton,

fentleman, and John Petyt, gentleman, complainants, and William Gascoign,
night, deforciant of the manor of Tyreley, and of 40 messuages, 10 cottages,
1,0% acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, and
500 acres of wood, 300 acres of furze and h^atbi and 100«. of rent in
Tyreley and Alxnynflrton, in co. Stafford, and of 20 messuages, 10 gardens,
500 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, and 100 acres
of wood, and 40«. of rent in Drayton, Oreat DrayUm'y Little Whyzsall, and
the viU of Salop, in co. Salop.

William Gascoign granted the said manor and tenements to the com-
plainants and heirs of Thomas Grey, for which the complainants gave him
£1,080.

On the Octaves of St John the Baptist 24 H. VIII.

Between William Powlet, kniffht, Giles ' Strangways, kniffht, Thomas
Trenchard, knight John Chamono^ knight, and others, complainants, and
William Blount^ knight, Jjot^ Mouintjoye, deforciant of the manors of
Barton, Saperton, Hatton, Boyleston, and Sutton, and of the advowson of
the church of Barton, in co. Derby, and of the manor of Alaxton, and
advowson of the church of Alaxton, in co. Leycester, and of the manor of
Belton, in co. Rutland, and of the manors of Wotton-under-Wever, Falde,
and Cotton, and of 20 messuages, a mill, 20 cottages, 20 tofts, 30 gardens,
500 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 500 acres of
wood, 100 acres of furze and heath, and 30«. &d, of rent in Wotton-nnder-
Wever, Falde, Ootton, and Hanburye, in co. Stafford, and of 3 other
manors named in co. Northampton.

William Blount Lord Mountjoye acknowledged the right of the com-
plainants, for which they gave him £3,000.

FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. H. VIIL 185

On the Octaves of St John the Baptist 24 H. VIII.

Between Qeorge, Earl of Salop, Thomas West, knight, Lord la Ware,
Thomas Fitzalyn, Lord Matravers, William Horwod, Thomas Arandell,
armiger, Greorge Carewe, armiger, Thomas Wyatt, armiger, and Andrew
Dudeley, armiger, complainant^ and John Sutton, knight, Lord Dudley,
deforciant of the castle of Dudley, and of the manor of Seerreley, and of 60
messuages, 3,000 acres of land, 1,000 acres of meadow, 5,000 acres of pasture,
1,000 acres of . . . 1,000 acres of furze and heath, and £26 of rent in
Ihidley, Se^g^ley, Etynflrsale, Breerley, Oolseley, Woodseton, TJpper-
suemall, Neth«rgiiemall, Dorlaston, Ootwallynd, and Gto0i>elynd, in co.
Stafford, and of the manor of Dudley, etc., in co. Wygom, and of the manor
of Deodar, etc., in the marches of Wales, in co. Salop.

John Lord Dudley acknowledged the right of the complainants, for which
they gave him £4,200.

On the Quindene of Holy Trinity. 24 H. VIIL

Between John Gyfford, knight, Edward Ferrers, knight, Antony Babyng-
tou, knight, Nicholas Strelley, kniffht, Thomas Gyfford, armiger, James
Greysley, and Thomas Foster, compminants, and Thomas Boteler, armiger,
Antony Greysley, gentleman, Thomas Colwiche, gentleman, Bobert Camden,
gentleman, Hugh Yardeley, and others, deforciants of the manors of Morton,
and Tutbtiry Wodehonae, and . . . messuages, 500 acres of land, 160 acres
of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 400 acres of wood, and 400 acres of furze
and heath, and £3 20d, of rent in Morton, Tutbury-WoodhonBe, Tutbtiry,
Hykston, Little Hesrwode, Wolaeley, Byshton, Burton, Barton, Toxall, and
Abbota Bromley, in co. Stafford, and of the manors of HlUynarton and
Sdinffale, in co. Derby, and of the manor of Oagartborp, and of the
advowson of the church of Oaffarthorp, in co. Levcester.

The deforciants acknowledged the right of the complainants, for which
the complainants gave them £1,300.

On the Octaves of St Martin. 24 H. VIIL

Between Edward Seymour, knight, Thomas Butteler, armiger, William
Horwode, gentleman, Jonn Porte, the younger, gentleman, Nicholas Leveson,
gentleman, James Leveson, gentleman, John Leveson, gentleman, and others,
complainants, and John Dudley, knight, deforciant of the manor of Drayton
Baaaet, and of 60 messuages, 2,0(K) acres of land, 200 acres of meadow,
2,000 acres of pasture, 500 acres of wood, 300 acres of marsh, 2,060 acres of
furze and heath, and jflO of rent in Drayton Baaaet, Farrealey, Bonell,
Bytteraoote, Tunatall, Ooxnberford, Caloote, Sutton, Daratell, Coyton, and
Tamwirth, and of the advowson of the parish church of Drayton Baaaet,
and of the advowson of three chauntries m Drayton Baaaet, in co. Stafford,
and of the manor of Stanydelf; etc., in co. Warwick.

John Dudley acknowledged the right of the complainants, for which they
gave him £2,000.

On the Quindene of Easter. 28 H. VIIL

Between Edward Warner, William Boughton, and Robert Middelmore,
complainants, and Ralph Warley, and George Warley, son and heir apparent
of the said Ralph, deforciants of 2 water-mills, an acre of meadow, and
20 acres of pasture in Horbome, in co. Stafford, and of a water-mill, and
3 acres of meadow in Bremyntham, Hannyaworth, Smethwyk, and
Horbome, in co. Warwick.

The deforciants acknowledged the right of the complainants, for which
the complainants gave them £30.

At a month from Easter. 29 H. VIIL

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St Michael. 30 H. VIIL

Between Leonard Rede, armiger, and Elizabeth, his wife, James Clyfford,

186 FINKS OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. H. VIU.

armiffer, and Anne, his wife, John Smythe, armiffer, and A^es, his wife,
oomj^ainants, and Thomas Aston, armiger, and Bndget, his wife, deforciants
of the manors of Assheley, Water Eton, and Iianfimor, and of 20 messuages,
400 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 200 acres of
wood, and 200 acres of furze and heath, and £12 of rent in Aasheley, Water
Eton, and Langnor, and likewise of the advowson of the church of AMheley,
in CO. Stafiford, and of the manor of Byllynrsley and of 12 messuages, 300
acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood,
60 acres of furze and heath, and £IQ of rent in Walkealowe and Thonfflond,
and of the advowson of the church of Byllynvesley in co. Salop.

Thomas and Bridget acknowledged the right of the complainants, for
which the complainants firanted the said manors, advowsons, tenements, and
rents to Thomas and Bridget and the lawful issue of Bridget, and failing
such, with remainder, aft^ the death of Thomas and Bridget, to the said
Elizabeth, Anne, and Agnes, and to their lawful issue, and failing such, to
the right heirs of Thomas Harwell, anniger, deceased.

On the Quindene of Easter. 30 H. VIII.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of Holv Trinity. 30 H. VIII.

Between the Lord the King, complainant, and tV'illiam Taylour, Abbot of
the monastery of the Blessed Mary tne Viivin, and St John the Evangelist,
of Halesowen, deforciant of the manors of Hales, Halesburflr, Haleeowen,
and Helleffraonge, and of 1,000 mesBua^s, 1,000 tofts, 1,000 cottages, 3,000
gardens, 4 dovecots, 3 water-mills, 3 wmd-milLs, 16,000 acres of land, 6,000
acres of meadow, 12,000 acres of pasture, 1,000 acres of wood, 2,000 acres of
furze and heath, 2,000 acres of marsh, 1,000 acres of alders, 1,000 acres of
fishery, and £100 of rent, and a rent of 100 quarters of wheat^ 100 quarters
of barley, 100 quarters of beans, 20 quarters of oats, 20 quarters of peas,
4 quarters of salt, 6 lbs. of pepper, and 4 lbs. of cumin in Halea, Halesbnrg',
Halesowen, and Hellegraunse, and of the rectories of Warley, Hales, etc.,
etc., in CO. Salop^ and of the manors of HomebTime, Smythwyke, Wome-
bnxn, Swyndon, Bowley, Weddesbtixy, Westbromewlche, Walsall, Pessalle,
and lAohetyld, and of 2,000 messuages, 1,000 tofts, 1,000 cottages, 3,000
gardens, 4 dovecots, 4 water-mills, 4 wind-mills, 20,000 acres of land, 10,000
acres of meadow, 20,000 acres of pasture, 1,000 acres of wood, 2,000 acres of
furze and heath, 2,000 acres of moor, 1,000 acres of alderwood, 1,000 acres of
fishery, and ;£60^of rent, and of the rent of 100 quarters of wheat, 100
quarters of barley, 100 quarters of beans, 20 quarters of oats, 20 quarters of
peas, 4 quarters of salt, 6 lbs. of pepper, and 4 lbs. of cumin in Homebume,
Smythewyke, Womebume, Swyndon, Bowley, Weddesbnry, Westbrome-
wyohe, Walsall, Pessall, and Liohef^ld, and of the rectories of Clent,
Woddesbnry, Bowley, Walsall, Ludley, and Oradley, and of the advowsons
of the churches of Olent, Woddesbnry, Bowley and Walsall, in co. Stafford,
and of the manors of Warley, Ohlrchlenohe, Oradley, Dodford, and of the
prionr of Dodford, etc., in co. Wygom.

The Abbot acknowledged the right of the King, for which the King gave
him je4,000.*

On the Octaves of St John the Baptist. 30 H. VIII.

Between the Lord the King, complainant, and John Byley, Abbot of the
monastery of the Blessed Maiy of Bordesley, deforciant of the manors of
Terdeblff, etc., in co. Wigorn, etc

This is the surrender of the Abbey to the King, the property named in
Staffordshire was the advowson of the parish church of^ Kynver, and of a
rent of 20f. in Weddlsbnrie.

* The sum named in a Fine for the acknowledgment is usually fictitiouB.
This is the surrendBl' of the monsfltery to the King.

nNES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. H. VIH. 187

On the Morrow of All Souls. 31 H. VIII.

Between Bichard CHtlvn, gentleman, complainant, and Thomas Smyth,
gentleman, and Elizabeth, his wife, one of the daughters and heirs of Eustaoe
Fitzherbert^ armiger, deforciant of the manor of Pyzreyhall, in co. Warwick,
and of the manor of Pyrreyhall, and 6 messuages, 140 acres of meadow,
100 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood, and £3 of rent in Pyxrey, Pyzrey
Barre, Hansworth and Brymynffham, in co. Stafford, and of a moiety of the
manor of Oampden, etc.. in co» Gloucester, and of a moiety of the manor of
Westtylbnry, etc., and of a ferry or passage iicross the water of the Thames
caUed Tylbei^ Ferry.

Thomas and Elizabeth acknowledged the right of Bichard, for which
Bichard ^ranted to them a moiety of the manors, tenements, etc, named, to be
held by tnem, and the heirs of Elizabetli, of the body of Edward SmyUi, her
former husband, and failing such, to the heirs of the bodies of Thomas and
Elizabeth, and failing such, to the right heirs of the said Thomas, and the
said Bichard also granted to Thomas and Elizabeth, the other half of the
said manors, tenements, etc, named, to be held by them and the heirs of
their bodies, and failing such, to John Smyth, the son of the said Edward
and the heirs of his TOdy, and failing such, to remain to Bichard Lyster,
gentleman, and to his heirs for ever.

On the Quindene of Eaater. 31 H. VIII.

Between Edmund Knyghtley, atmiger, Bobert Pemerton, John PartesoU,
gentlemen, and Bichard Pachet, complainants, and Humfrey Babyugton, and
Alianora, his wife, deforciants of 30 messuages, 6 tofts, 500 acres of land,
200 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 40 acres of woud, and 6d. of rent
in EflTffsmton, ete., in co. Derby, and of 6 messuages, 200 acres of land, etc,
in Manlflfyid WoodhouBe, in oo. Notts, and of 10 tofts, 1,000 acres of fland,
400 acres of meadow^ 500 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, and £13 of
rent in Wednesbtixy, in co. Stafford.

Humfrey and Alianora acknowledged the right of the complainants, for
which they gave them £840.

On the Octaves of St. Martin. 32 H. VIII.

Between William Cotton, son of Sigismund Cotton, armiger, Francis
Cotton, and Bichard Walles, complainante, and the said Sigismund Cotton,
deforciant of the manors of Panfeldhall, and Hempstedhall, ete., in co. Essex,
and of the manor of Iianflrham, etc, in co. Suffolk, and of the manor of
Gkiyton, and of 8 messuages, 8 gardens, 65 acres of land, 27 acres of
meadow, 86 aci-es of pasture, in Gayton, in co. Stafford.

Sigismund acknowledged the right of the complainants, for which the
complainants gave him £1,640.

On the Morrow of All Soula 32 H. VIII.

Between Bobert Burgoyn, armiger, and Elizabeth, his wife, complainants,
and John Gifford, knight, and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants of 300 acres of
pasture in Wetton, in co. Derby, and of 300 acres of pasture in Wetton, in
CO. Stafford.

John, and Elizabeth, his wife, acknowledged the right of Bobert, and
Elizabeth, his wife, and the heirs of Bobert for ever, for which Bobert and
Elizabeth, his wife, gave them £160.

On the Octaves of St. HUlary. 32 H. VIII.

Between Bichard Jerveys, complainant, and William Strangways, gentle-
man, deforciant of the manor of Bedcott, etc, in oo. Wigom, and of 20
messuages, 20 gardens, 200 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 60 acres of
pasture, 20 acres of wood, and 20s. of rent in Bedcott, Sturbryffffe) and
Hamblecott, in co. Stafford. ^

188 FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. H. Vlll.

William acknowledged the right of Richard, and warranted the tenements
to him, and to his heirs for ever, for which Richard gave him £200.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 33 H. VIII.

Between Martin Rowbotham and John Hunter, complainants, and
Grodfrey Foljambe, armiger, and Margaret his wife, one of the daughters of
Thomas Fitz William, of Aldewarke, in co. York, armiger, deforciants of a
moiety of the manor of Heye in Therfelde, etc., in co. Hertford, and of a moiety
of the manor of TTlsby, etc., in co. Lincoln, and of a moiety of the manor of
Kellom, etc., in co. Notts, and of a moiety of the manor of Thorp Oonetantsme,
and of 20 messuages, 10 tofts, a water-mill, 460 acres of land, lOQ acres of
meadow, 260 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, 260 acres of furze and heath,
1,000 acres of moor, and IOO9. of rent in Thorpe Oonstantyne, and of the
advowsou of the church of Thorpe Oonstantyne at alternate times as it should
happen in co. Staffoi'd, and of a moiety of the manors of Alderwarke, Water-
hall, Wadwnrth, Sandall, Dalton, Thorpe Asteley, Penyston, Holland,
Swayn, and Adwyke on Berne, etc.

Godfrey and Margaret acknowledged the right of the complainants, for
which the complainants panted the said moieties to Gk>dfrey and Margaret,
and to the heirs of their bodies, and failing such, to remain to Thomas
Foljambe and Greorge Fulthorp, and to the heirs of Thomas for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 33 H. VIII.

Between Robert Mylward, complainant, and John Blount, gentleman,
deforciant of 2 messuages, 100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 10
acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood, and 20«. of rent in Morton and Sndbnry
(sic) in CO. Stafford, and of a messuage, 20 acres of land, etc., in Hatton»
in CO. Derby.

John acknowledged the right of Robert, and warranted the tenements to
Robert and his heirs for ever, for which Robert gave John 140 marks.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 33 H. VIII.

Between Richard Harper and Simon Starky, complainants, and John
Porte, armiger, and Elizabeth his wife, deforciants of a moiety of the manors
of Oubley, Sndbnry, Aston, Dnbbriffffe, Marston, and Baddesley, etc., in co.
Derby, and of a moiety of the castle of Oariswalle, and of a moiety of the
manors of Gayton, Dylron (Dilhom), and Oaryswalle, and of a moiety of
200 messuages, 40 tofts, 200 gardens, 3,000 acres of land, 700 acres of meadow,
3,000 acres of pasture, 2,400 acres of wood, 8,000 acres of furze and heath, and
2 several fisheries in the water of Dove, and 408. of rent in Gkiyton, Dylron,
Oariswalle, Fosebroke, Brodeskys, Mawdeley, Lonfimore, Fnlhurst, Holme,
Fnlford, ICarchynffton, Heymes, Elaston, Lonerley, Woodehowse, Waddeley,
liOflrh, and HoUyngton, in co. Stafford.

John and Elizabeth acknowledged the right of the complainants, for which
the complainants granted to them one half of the said moieties, to be held by
them and the heirs of their bodies, and failing such, to remain to the heirs of
the body of John, and failing such to the right heirs of Elizabeth for ever.
And thev granted to the said John the other half of the moieties, to be held
by him for his life, without impeachment of waste, Tfith remainder to the
right heirs of Elizabeth for ever.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 34 H. VIII.

Between John Litelton, armiger, complainant, and Thomas Blount, and
Anne his wife, deforciants of 8 messuages, 6 cottages, 100 acres of land, 40
acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, and 10 acres of wood in Areley, in co.
Stafford, and of 3 messuages, 60 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, and 40
acres of pasture in Alveley, in co. Salop.

FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. H. VIII. 189

Thomas and Anne acknowledged the right of John and warranted the
tenements to him and to his heirs for ever, for which John gav^e them £100.

On the Octaves of the Purification. 35 H. VIII.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of £aster. 36 H. YIII.

Between William Welche, complainant, and George GrTffyth, knight, and
Richard Colyngborne, gentleman, and Joan his wife, deforciants of 10
messuages, 6 cottages, 300 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, and 1,000 acres
of pasture in Swathroppe and Thumeham in co. Ebor, and of 20 messuages,
400 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 400 acres of pasture, and four acres
of wood in Alderwas, Tozsall, Newbolde, and Drayoott, in ca Stafford.

George, Richard, and Joan acknowledged the right of the complainant,
for which he granted the tenements to the said Joan for her life, with
remainder to the said George and to his heirs for ever.

On the Octaves of St Martin. 36 H. YIII.

Between Alan Horde and Richard Hert, complainants, and Robert Broke,
deforciant of 4 messuages, 2 tofts, 200 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow,
100 acres of pasture, and 20 acres of wood in Bobynton and Le«ton, in co.
Stafford, ana of 4 messuages, a water-mill, 40 acres of land, 12 acres of
meadow, 40 acres of pasture, and 8 acres of wood in Olareley, in co. Salop.

Robert acknowledged the right of the complainants, for which thev
granted the tenements to him for his life, without impeachment of waste, with
remainder to Dorothy his wife, for her life, with remainder to the heirs male
of the bodies of Robert and Dorothy, and failing such, to the right heirs of
Robert for ever.

On the Octaves of St Hillary. 36 H. VIII.

Between John Wakelem, of Codsall, William Burselem, John Wakelem,
of Lefirh, and John Hay, complainants, and John Hylle, and Margaret his
wife, deforciants of 2 messuages, 100 acres of land, 10 acres of m^idow, 40
acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood, and a water-mill in I^gla. and Sturbriffo,
in CO. Worcester, and of 20 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, and 6 acres of
wood in Besoote and Ambuloote, in oo. Stafford.

John Hylle, and Margaret acknowledged the riffht of the com^ainants,
and warranted the tenements to them and to the neirs of John Wakelem,
for ever, for which the complainants gave them £110.

At a month from Easter. 37 H. YIII.

Between Thomas Rudgewey and William Ellyote, complainants, and
Richard Ellyote, deforciant of a messuage, 2 tofts, 100 acres of land, 20 acres
of meadow, 200 acres of pasture,, 10 acres of wood, 20 acres of furze and
heath, and 5«. of rent in Olareley, in co. Salop, and of 30 acres of land,
6 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture, and 2s. oi rent in Bobynton, Lntley,
wd Wyndon, («to), in co. Stafford.

Richard acknowledged the right of the complainants, and warranted the
tenements to them, and to the heirs of Thomas for ever, for which the com-
plainants gave him £120.

On the Quindene of Easter. 36 H. YIII.

Between Christof er Pykenmg, and Greoi^ Myers, complainants, and William
Wyndesore, knight, Lord Wvndesore, and Margaret his wife, deforciant of
the manor of Medley, etc., m co. Ebor, and of a messuage, 40 acres of land,
10 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, and 6 acres of wood in Hatton, in
CO. Derby, and of 4 messuages, 100 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, and
100 acres of pasture in Maydeleyhome, Ohekeley, Ooleoroft, and Holynffton,
in 00. Stafford.

William and Margaret acknowledged the right of the complainants, for

190 FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. H. VIIL

which they granted the said mauor and tenements to William to be held for
the life of Ursula Knyghtley, widow, Lady Knyghtley, without impeachment
of waste, and to remain after her death to Thomas Wyndesore, armiger, and
Dorothy his wife, and to the male heirs of the body of the said Thomas,
and failing such, to remain to the right heirs of the said William for
ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 36 H. YIII.

Between Christofer Pykeryng and George Myers, complainants, and
William Wyndesore, knight, Lord Wyndesore, and Maii^garet his wife, defor-
ciants of the manor of Hnnsrebentley, etc., in co. Derby, and of 20 messuages,
6 cottages, 300 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, and
100 acres of wood in ICaydelehome, Bemehyrate, Ohekeley, and FoUe, in co.
Stafford.

William and Margaret acknowledged the right of the complainants, for
which they granted the said manor and tenements to William for his life
without impeachment of waste, with remainder to Thomas Wyndesore,
armifirer, and Dorothy his wife, and to the heirs male of the body of Thomas,
and railing such, to remain to the right heirs of William for ever.

On the Morrow of All Souls. 37 H. VIIL

Between Boser Gierke and Alice his wife, and Margaret Bice, complain-
ants, and James Thacker and Elena his wife, deforciants of the third part of
a messuage, 40 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, and 20 acres of pasture in
Kayfbrde and Stone, in co. Stafford, and of the third part of 3 messuages,
10 cottages, 20 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, and 12 acres of pasture in
Bakewell and ABshebome, in co. Derby.

James and Elena acknowledged the right of the complainants, and
warranted the tenements to them, and to the heirs of Margaret for ever, for
which the complainants gave them £80.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 37 H. VIIL

Between Bichard Gartewryght, complainant, and Bichard Hoo, and
Katrine his wife, deforciants of a messuage, 22 acres of land, 12 acres of
meadow, and 40 acres of pasture in 01del»ury, in co. Salop, and of 10 acres of
land in Westbromwyche, in co. Stafford.

Bichard Hoo and Katrine acknowled&;ed the right of the complainant,
and warranted the tenements to him and to his heirs for ever, and for this
grant, etc., Bichard Cartewryght gave them £40.

On the Morrow of the Ascension. 38 H. VIIL

And afterwards recorded on the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 38 H.
VIIL '

Between William Stamford, of Hadleigh, armiger, complainant, and
Thomas Smyth and Elizabeth his wife, deforciants of the manor of Pexreyhall,
and of 6 messuages, 140 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres of
pasture, 40 acres of wood, and £3 of rent in Perrey, Perreybarre, and
HanBeworth, in co. Stafford, and of the manor of Perreyhalle, in co.
Warwick.

Thomas and Elizabeth acknowledged the right of the complainant, and
for themselves and the heirs of Elizabeth, warranted the saia manor and
tenements to him, and to his heirs for ever, and for this acknowledgement, etc.,
William gave them £200.

On the Octaves of St Michael. 38 H. VIIL

Between Thomas Asteley, Adam Otley, and Bichard Gleyton, complain-
ants, and Bichard Glerkeson, deforciant of 8 messuages, 8 cottages, 400 acres
of land, 60 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, 100 acres
of furze and heath, and 20b, of rent in Whyttyxiffton, Tamhome, TymoTer,

FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES, TEMP. E. VI. 191

Idiohefeld, Stoetehey, Oarborouflrh, Bromley Abbots, Fakimton, Freford,
Newton, Alrewas, and Oolton, in co. Stafford, and of 2 messuages, 3 cot-
tages, 10 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow, and 40«. of rent in Bel^rave, in
CO. Leycester, and of 8 messuages, 3 cottages, 200 acres of meadow, 30 acres
of pasture, 100 acres of furze and heath, and 20«. of rent in Solybyll,
Tomworth, Wotton, and Sheldon, in co. Warwick.
I Richard Clerkeson acknowledged the right of the complainants, and

warranted the tenements and rent, etc., to them and to the heirs of Thomas
for ever, for which the complainauts gave him £420.

FINES OP MIXED COUNTIES,

TEMP- K VI.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 38 H. VIII.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter. 1 R VI.

Between John Wannarton, gentleinan, and Humphrey Barrett, com-
plainants, and Thomas Brodbum, and Elizabeth his wife, and John Rowlowe.
deforciants of 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture ana
6 acres of wood in Bowley and Bobynffton, in the co. of Stafford, and of a
messuage and tenements named in Bowlowe, etc., in the co. of Salop.

The deforciants remitted all riffht to John and Humphrey, and to the
heirs of John Wannarton, for \mich John and Humphrey gave them
. . . marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 E. VI.

Between Edward Leveson, and Elizabeth his wife, complainants, and
William Westcote, and ELatrine his wife, deforciants of a fourth part c^ the
manor of Shypley, and of five messuages, etc., in co. Salop, and of a fourth
part of a messuage, 60 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture,
10 acres of wood, and 100 acres of furze and heath in Shypley, in co. Stafford.

William and Katrine acknowledged the riffht of the complainants, and
heirs of Edward for ever, for which Edward and Elizabeth granted to
William and his heirs, an annual rent of 28«. 8c{., issuing from the said
tenements.

On the Octaves of St Hillary. 1 E. VI.

Between Francis Warde, gentleman, and Bobert Wood, gentleman, com-
plainants, and Balph Lee, gentleman, and Joan his wife, deforciants of the
fourth jOLtt of five messuages, 300 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 500
acres of pasture, and 200 acres of wood, and 2s. rent in Stannelowe, Whyte-
more, lEadeley, Betteley, and Newcastle, in co. Stafford, and of the fourth
part of 3 messuages, 120 acres of land, etc., in Oeyhonger and B l a k e h al l, in co.
Salop.

Kalph and Joan acknowledged the right of the complainants, for which the
complamants granted to Ralph, the saia fourth parts to be held by him for
his ufe, with remainder to the said Joan and her heirs for ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 E. VI.

Between John Leveson and William Gatacre, complainants, and Thomas
Oawardyn, deforciant of a moiety of the manor of Shipley, in co. Salop,
aad of a moietv of a messuage, 60 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, 20 acres
of pasture, and 4 acres of wood in Shipley, co. Stafford.

190 FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. H. VIII.

which they granted the said manor and tenements to William to be held for
the life of Ursula Knyghtley, widow, Lady Knyghtley, without impeachment
of waste, and to remain after her death to Thomas Wyndesore, armiger, and
Dorothy his wife, and to the male heirs of the body of the said Thomas,
and falling such, to remain to the right heirs of the said William for
ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 36 H. VIII.

Between Christofer Pyker3mg and Greorge Myers, complainants, and
William Wyndesore, knight^ Lord Wyndesore, and Margaret his wife, defor-
ciants of the manor of Hunerrebentley, etc., in co. Derby, and of 20 messuages,
6 cottages, 300 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, and
100 acres of wood in Kaydelehome, Bemehsnrste, CQiekoley, and FoUe, in co.
Stafford.

William and Margaret acknowledged the right of the complainants, for
which they granted the said manor and tenements to William for his life
without impeachment of waste, with remainder to Thomas Wyndesore,
armifi^er, ana Dorothy his wife, and to the heirs male of the body of Thomas,
and railing such, to remain to the right heirs of William for ever.

On the Morrow of All Souls. 37 H. VIIL

Between Bocer Gierke and Alice his wife, and Margaret Bice, complain-
ants, and James Thacker and Elena his wife, deforciants of the third part of
a messuage, 40 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, and 20 acres of pasture in
IKaytordB and Stone, in co. Stafford, and of the third part of 3 messuages,
10 cottages, 20 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, and 12 acres of pasture in
Bakewell and ABshebome, in co. Derby.

James and Elena acknowledged the right of the complainants, and
warranted the tenements to them, and to the heirs of Margaret for ever, for
which the complainants gave them £80.

On the Octaves of St Hillary. 37 H. VIIL

Between Bichard Cartewryght, complainant, and Bichard Hoo, and
Katrine his wife, deforciants of a messuage, 22 acres of land, 12 acres of
meadow, and 40 acres of pasture in Oldebnry, in co. Salop^ and of 10 acres of
land in Westbromwyche, in co. Stafford.

Bichard Hoo and Katrine acknowled&;ed the right of the complainant,
and warranted the tenements to him and to his heirs for ever, and for this
grant, etc., Bichard Oartewryght gave ihem £40.

On the Morrow of the Ascension. 38 H. VIII.

And afterwards recorded on the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 38 H.
VIIL

Between William Stamford, of Hadieigh, armiger, complainant, and
Thomas Smyth and Elizabeth his wife, deforciants of the manor of Pezreyhall,
and of 6 messuages, 140 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres of
pasture, 40 acres of wood, and £3 of rent in Perrey, Perreybaxre, and
Hanseworth, in oo. Stafford, and of the manor of Perreyhalle, in co.
Warwick.

Thomas and Elizabeth acknowledged the right of the complainant, and
for themselves and the heirs of Eliz^eth, warranted the saia manor and
tenements to him, and to his heirs for ever, and for this acknowledgement, etc.,
William gave them £200.

On the Octaves of St Michael. 38 H. VIIL

Between Thomas Asteley, Adam Otley, and Bichard deyton, complain-
ants, and Bichard Clerkeson, deforciant of 8 messuages, 8 cottages, 400 acres
of land, 50 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, 100 acres
of furze and heath, and 20i. of rent in Whyttyzigton, Tamhome, Tymover,

FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. E. VI. 191

Idiohefeld, Stretehey, Ourborouffh, Bromley Abbots, Pakimton, Freford,
Newton, Alrewas, and Oolton, in oo. Stafford, and of 2 meesuages, 3 cot-
tages, 10 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow, and 40«. of rent in Bel^rave, in
CO. Leicester, and of 8 messuages, 3 cottages, 200 acres of meadow, 30 acres
of pasture, 100 acres of furze and heath, and 20«. of rent in Solyhyll,
Tomworth, Wotton, and Sheldon, in co. Warwick.

Richard Clerkeson acknowledged the right of the complainants, and
warranted the tenements and rent, etc., to them and to the heirs of Thomas
for ever, for which the complainants gave him £420.

FINES OP MIXED COUNTIES,

TEMP- E. VI.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 38 H. VIII.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter. 1 R YI.

Between John Wannarton, gentleinan, and Humphrev Barrett, com-
plainants, and Thomas Brodbum, and Elizabeth his wife, and John Rowlowe,
deforciants of 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture and
6 acres of wood in Bowley and Bobynflrton, in the co. of Stafford, and of a
messuage and tenements named in Bowlowe, etc., in the co. of Salop.

The deforciants remitted all right to John and Humphrey, and to the
heirs of John Wannarton, for wnich John and Humphrey gave them
. . . marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 E. VI.

Between Edward Leveson, and Elizabeth his wife, complainants, and
William Westcote, and Katrine his wife, deforciants of a fouAh part of the
manor of Shypley, and of five messuages, etc., in oo. Salop, and of a fourth
part of a messuage, 60 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture,
10 acres of wood, and 100 acres of furze and heath in Shypley, in co. Stafford.

William and Katrine acknowledged the riffht of the complainants, and
heirs of Edward for ever, for whi<m Edward and Elizabeth granted to
William and his heirs, an annual rent of 28«. 8c{., issuing from the said
tenementa

On the Octaves of St Hillary. 1 E. VL

Between Francis Warde, gentleman, and Bobert Wood, gentleman, com-
plainants, and Halph Lee, gentleman, and Joan his wife, dSorciants of the
fourth part of five messuages, 300 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 500
acres of pasture, and 200 acres of wood, and 2$. rent in Staxmelowe, Whyte-
more, lEadeley, Betteley, and Newcastle, in co. Stafford, and of the fourth
part of 3 messuages, 120 acres of land, etc, in Oeyhooffer and Blakeball, in co.
Salop.

Balph and Joan acknowledged the riffht of the complainants, for which the
complamants granted to Ralph, the said fourth parts to be held by him for
his ufe, with remainder to the said Joan and her heirs for ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 E. VI.

Between John Leveson and William Gatacre, complainants, and Thomas
Gawardyn, deforciant of a moiety of the manor of Shipley, in co. Salop,
and of a moietv of a messuage, 60 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, 20 acres
of pasture, and 4 acres of wood in Shipley, co. Stafford.

192 FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. E. VI.

Thomas remitted all right to John aud William, and to the heirs of John,
for which John and WiUiam gave him £120.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 E. YI.

Between Thomas Grosvenor, gentleman, complainant, and John Lyttelton,
armiger, and Bridget his wife, deforciants of the manor of Nortoii, in Hales,
otherwise Brands, etc., and of a moiety of the advowson of the church of
Kortoii, in Hales, in co. Salop., and of a moiety of a messaage, 20 acres of
land, 4 acres of meadow, and 30 acres of pasture in Okeley, co. Stafford.

John and Bridget remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, and
warranted the tenements to him and his heirs against the heirs of the said
John, and the heirs of William Burley for ever, ai^d for this grant, etc,
Thomas gave them £240.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 £. YI.

Between Thomas Agarde, complainant, and Francis Leyche, deforciant of
the manors of Ohattysworth and Oromforde, and of 40 messuages, etc.,
named, in oo. Derby, and of a moiety of the manors of Handesaore and Psrpe-
Bodware, and of 20 messuages, 20 gardens, 500 acres of land, 100 acres of
meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, 500 acres of furze and heath,
and 1009. of rent in Handesaore, Brmytare, Pype-Budware, Hill-Budware,
MaveBon-Bndware, and Brereton, Blythebtixye, in co. Stafford, and of a
third part of the manor of Shipley, etc., in co. Salop.

Francis remitted all right to Thomas, and his heirs, for which Thomas
gave him 840 marks of silver.

On the Morrow of all Souls. 2 £. YI.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Hillary. 2 E. YI.

Between William Gatacre, complainant, and Francis Leche, esquire,
deforciant of a fourth part of the manor of Shyx»ley, co. Salop, and of a fourth
part of a messuage, 60 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture,
and 10. acres of wood in Shypl^y, co. Stafford.

Francis remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which William
gave him 80 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St. Michael 4 K YI.

Between Richard Clemson and Roger Clemson, complainants, and John
Holland, and Elizabeth his wife, deforciants of tenements in co. Salop, and
of a moiety of 4 acres of meadow, and 8 acres of pasture in Orton and
Bobynffton, co. Stafford.

John and Elizabeth remitted all right to the complainants, and to the
heirs of Richard Clemson, and warranted the tenements against Richard
Holland, the brother of John, and the heirs of Richard for ever, and for this
grant, etc., the complainants gave John and Elizabeth £36.

On the Quindene of Easter. 5 E. YI.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Michael 5 K YI.

Between Walter Horton, complainant, and Francis Ryggeley and Matilda
Ms wife, deforciants of tenements in Edynarale, co. Derby, and of a messuage,
a garden, 20 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow, and 10 acres of pasture in
Wlohenoxir, Bdynsrale, and Alrewaa, in co. Stafford.

Francis and Matilda remitted all right to Walter and his heirs, for which
Walter gave them £40.

On the Morrow of All Souls. 5 K YI.

Between Thomas Lodge, complainant, and Richard Inkepen, armiger, and
Anne Ms wife, deforciants of the manor of Iiuntley, etc., in co. . . . and
of the manor of Norton, otherwise Korton-on-le-lEor«s, and of 60 messuages,

FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. E. VI. 193

60 tofts, 1,000 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 1,000 acres of pasture,
60 acres of wood, 600 acres of furze and heath, £10 of rent, and common of
pasture for 1,000 sheep, and 300 beasts in Norton, otherwise Norton-on-le-
KoreB, CO. Stafford.

Richard and Anne remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which
Thomas gave them £540.

On the MoiTow of All Souls. 6 E. VI.

Between Eoland Hyll, knight, citizen and alderman of London, com-
plainant, and Ealph Egerton, armiger, deforciant of a messuage, 20 acres of
land, 20 acres of meadow, 15 acres of pasture, 3 acres of woo<^ and 30 acres
of furze and heath in Kneygrhton, co. Stafford, and of tenements, etc., named
in CO. Salop.

Balph remitted all right to Roland and his heirs, for which Roland gave
him £80.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 5 E. VI.

Between Nicholas Burwev, complainant, and John Norton and Isotta his
wife, and Richard Norton, deforciants of 10 messuages, 6 cottages, 2 bams,
40 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, and 200 acres of pasture in New-
biirrowffhe, Burtonron-Trent, Stretton and Homynfflowe, co. Stafford, and
of tenements, etc., named in co. Derby.

The deforciants acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of
Nicholas, for which Nicholas granted them to John and Isotta for their lives,
with remainder to the said Richard and his heirs for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 6 E. VI.

Between Ambrose Cave, knight, and Edward Grevyll, armiger, com-

Elainauts, and Thomas Hawkyns, otherwise Fyssher, armiger, and Winifred
is wife, deforciaats of 20 acres of meadow, and 30 acres of pasture in
Hoxmesworthii, in co. Stafford, and of other tenements named in the counties
of Wjirwick and Leicester.

Thop^as and Winifred acknowledged the said tenements to be the right
of An^brose, for which Ambrose and Edward granted them to Thomas for
. . . with remainder, after that term is ended> to William . . . armiger, for
his life, then to the Lady Margery Cave for her life, then to Edward Holte and
his is^ue, and failing such, tp the issue of the said Margery, and failing such,
to the right heirs of the said Wiljian^ for ever.

On tha Quindene of Easter. 6 E. VI.

Between William Gratacre^ armiger, complainant, and Edward Leveson,
and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants of a moiety of the manor of Shsrpley, etc.,
CO. Salopj and of a moiety of a messuage, 60 acres of land, 4 acreif qf meadow,
20 acres of pasture, and 4 acres of wood in Shipley, co. Stafford.

Edward and Elizabeth remitted all right to William and his heirs, for
which William gave them £90.

At three weeks from the day of Holy Trinity. 6 E. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Qctaves of St. Michael. 6 E. yi.

Between the Lady Anne Nevyll, one of the daughters of Ralph, Earl of
Westn^orland, now deceased, complainant, and Fulke Grevyll, kuight, and
the Lady Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants of the manor of Hydecopynhall,
and of 40 messuages, 40 cottages, 40 gardens, 400 acres of land, 100 acres of
meadow, 400 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, and 20«. of rent in Hyde-
copynhall and Dunson, co. Stafford, and of divers other manors, etc., named
in the counties of Lincoln, Leicester, and Gloucester.

Fulke and Elizabeth granted the said manors, etc., to Anne for her life,
with remainder to Fulke and Elizabeth, and to the heirs of Elizabeth, for
which Anne gave them £4,000.

194 FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. MARY AND PHILIP AND MARY.

TEMP. MARY AND PHILIP AND MARY.

On the Quindene of Easter. I Mary.

Between Bowland Hill, knight, complainant, and Alan Horde, and
Dorothy, his wife, deforciants of a third part of the manor of Tyreley, into
three parts divided, and of 40 messuages, 10 cottages, 1,000 acres of land,
200 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 1,000 acres of wood, 2,000 acres of
furze and heath, and IQOs. of rent in Tyreley, Alminisrton, Blore, and Halys,
CO. Stafford, and of tenements named in co. Salop.

Alan and Dorothy remitted all right to Bowland and his heirs, for which
Bowland gave them 650 marks of silver.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 1 Mary.

Between Thomas Cams, armiger, and George Frevile, armiger, com-
plainants, and William Paget, Knight of the most noble order of the Garter,
Lord Paget, of Beawdesert, and Anne, his wife, deforciants of the baronies of
Lonflrdon and Heywoode, and the manors of Beawdesert, Longdon, Whlt-
tynarton, Heywode, Barkeawlohe, Oannok, otherwise Oannokbury, otherwise
called Oank, Bugreley, otherwise called Buffgreley, otherwise called Bidsreley,
Burton-on-Trent, Bramston, Homynfirlowe, Wiffhtmere, Stretton, and
Annesley, and the site of the college of Burton-on-Trent, and the grange of
Shobnall, otherwise called Shobenall, also the forest and chace of Oannok,
otherwise called Oannokbury, otherwise called Oanckchace, otherwise called
Oanckwood, and the parks called Beawdesert Parke, Hesrwode Parke, and
Seney Parke, and of 400 messuages, 200 cottages, 200 tofts, 200 burgages,
13 water- milk, 6 fulling-mills, 2 wind-mills, 2 horse-mills, 3 iron- mills, 20 dove-
cotes, 200 gardens, 800 orchards, 8,000 acres of Imid, 1,000 acres of meadow
6,000 acres of pasture, 6,000 acres of wood, 8,000 acres of furze and heath, 10,000
acres of common of pasture, mines of iron, and coals, free fisheries in the
waters of Trent, Owse, Sowe, Bore, and Dove, free warrens, view of frank-
pledge, and £100 of rent, and a rent of a red rose in Beawdesert, Iiongdon,
Whlttynsrton, Haselore, ICoresale, and Strette, Ourborouffh-Somervile,
Hor^ . . . Smethwyke, Pypewall, Wall, Wodliouseu, Psrpe, Bidwar,
Norton and Wlrley, Fyssherwloke, Tipton, Pra3rford, Handesaore, Hermy-
taare, Weford, Thyckbrome, Himtes, Pakyngton, Tynunore, Tamhome,
Oorborffh, Elmehurste, Oaldecote, Stotfold, Homeriche, Ghreat Heywode,
Iiittle Heywode, Barkeswlohe, Shutborowe, Brookton, Stoketon, Walton,
Acton, Korton, Himton, Drsmton, Stafford, I«eycrofte, BedenaJl, Wolseley,
Byvsheton, Oannok, Oannokbery, Oanok, Bu^eley, otherwise Buff^eley,
Beredon, Haokwell, Huntsmsrton, Burton, Burton-on-Trent, Bondende,
Shobnall, otherwise Shobenall, Annesley, Bramston, Haminifflowe, Wig-ht-
mere, and Stretton, and the fairs and markets of Burton-on-Trent, and the
rectory of Burton-on-Trent, also all kinds of tithes of grain, sheaves, hay,
wool, flax, hemp, and other tithes, oblations, and alterages, whatsoever in
Burton-on-Trent, Bondende, Shobnall, Bramston, Hamyn^lowe, Wiffht-
mere, and Stretton, and of the advowsons of the churches and prebends of
liOngdon, Whittimgton, Ourborowe, Weford, Iiittle P3rpe, Freforde, Handys-
Aore, Stotfold, Oolwyche, and Barkeswyohe, and of the vicarages of the same
churches ; also of the church and vicarage of Burton-on-Trent, co. Stafford,
^nd of divers other manors, etc., named in the counties of Derby, Middlesex,
And Bucks.

William and Anne acknowledged the said bai'onies, site, grange, forest,
chace, parks, tenements, etc, to be the right of Thomas ; for which the said
Thomas and George granted them to the said William for his life with

t Both tho Note and foot of Fiue are torn.

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remainder, as resards the manors of Whlttynston, Braxnaton, Hamyxurlowe,
Wiffhtmere, andStretton, and 100 messuages, 60 cottages, 60 tofts, 3 water-
mills, a fulling-mill, 4 dove-cotes, 60 gardens, 60 orchards, 2,000 acres of land,
100 acres of meadow, 1,000 acres of pasture, 2,000 acres of furze and heath,
2,000 acres of common of pasture, the free fisheries in the waters of Trent,
Bore, and Dove, free warren, view of frankpledge, £20 of rent^ tithes, ob-
lations, alterages, and advowsons in the villa of Whlttyngton, Bramston,
Haminifflowe, Wlffhtmere, and Stretton, paroell of the manors, etc., in the
countv of Stafford, and other manors^ etc, named in the couuties of Derby,
Middlesex, and Bucks, to the said Anne for her life, with remainder to Heniy
Paget, knight, son and heir apparent of the said William, and to his issue male.
And with remainder, as regards the said baronies, the manors of Baawdeaett,
Iionffdon, Heywoode, eta (the residue), to the said Henry, and to his issue
male, and failing such, to Thomas Paget, second sou of the said William, and
to his issue miQe, and failing such to Charles Paset, third son of the said
William, and to his issue male, and failing such to tne issue male of the said
William by the said Anne, and failing such, to £theldreda Aleyn, the wife of
Christopher Aleyn, knigh^ Anne Lee, the wife of Henry Lee, knight, Jane
Paget, Eleanor Paget, Dorothy Paget, and Griselda Paget, dauffhters of the
said William, for their lives, and the life of the survivor of them, with
remainder to the right heirs of the said William for ever.

On the Octaves of St Michael 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between E<lward Leveson, armiffer, and Elizabeth his wife, complainants,
and William Elyottys and Agnes nis wife, deforciants of tenements in co,
Salop, and of a moiety of 30 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 10 acres of
pasture, and 2s. of rent in Bobinigton, Lutley and Swyndon, cq. Stafford.

William and Agnes remitted all right to Edward and Elizabeth and to
the heirs of Edward, for which Edwanl and Elizabeth gave then £80,

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between Bobert Pygott, armiger, complainant, and Francis Pygott,
gentleman, deforciant of 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 40 acres of land, 20 acres of
meadow, 40 acres of pasture, and 6 acres of wood in Kny9l\ton, co, Sta^rd,
and of tenements, etc., named, in co. Salop.

Francis remitted all right to Robert an4 his heirs, for which Bobert gave
him 80 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between the Kinff and Queen, complainants, and Edward Dudley,
knight, Lord Dudley, deforciants of the castle of Dudley, and of the manors
of Dudley and Bowley, and of the borough of Dudley, and of the park
called ** le Old Parke,** of Dudley, in Dudley, and of the park called " le
Newe Parke" of Dudley, in Dudley, and of the p^k called "le Conyngre,"
in Dudley, and of the ohace called Penaenett, and of 200 messuages,
100 cottages, 3,000 acres of land, 1,000 acres of meadow, 3,000 acres of past^re,
1,000 acres of wood, 2,000 acres of furze and heath, £1 of rent in Dn^dlc^y,
Bowley, Sedffeley, ^inffa-Swynford and Hyxnley, and of the advQwson of
the church of I>l^<^ey, oa StafN^* ^^^ of other manors, etc., named, in the
COS. of Worcester and Warwick.

Edward remitted all right to the King and Queen and to the heirs of tl^e
Queen, for which the Eling and Queen gave him £2,000.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Edward Leveson, gentleman, complainant, and Thomas
Bobynson and Mip-cery his wife, deforciants of a nmth part of a n^essi^age,
a garden, 40 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 4 acres of pasture, 3 acres of
wood, and 60 acres of furze and heath, in Bud^e, co. Salop, and of a ninth
part of 30 acres of land, 30 acres of n^eado^, and 3 a;cres of wood in Pertox^
and Treacott, co. Stafford.

196 FINES OF MIXED COUNTIES. TEMP. PHILIP AND MARY.

Thomas and Margeiy rdmitted all right to Edward and his heirs, for
which Edward gave them £40.

On the Quiudene of Easter. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Edward Loges, otherwise Lodge, gentleman, complainant, and
Thomas Gerard, knight, deforciant of the manor of Ower otherwise Wore,
&c., CO. Salop, and of a messuage, 20 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow,
20 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, 100 acres of furze and heath, and of
common of pasture for 300 sheep and 30 beasts in Sydwey, co. Stafford.

Thomas remitted all right to Edward and his heirs, for which Edward
gave him £114.

On the Octaves of St. Michael 3 and 4 Philip and Marv.

Between Tliomas Offeley, citizen and alderman of London, complainant,
and Henry, Lord Stafford, and the Lady Ursula his wife, Henry Stafford,
knight, son and heir apparent of the said Lord Staffoixi, Edward North,
kmght, and Lord North and the Lady Alice his wife, deforciants of the manor
of BorlaBton, with the appurtenances, and of 20 messuages, 12 cottages,
20 tofts, 2 water-mills, 2 dove-cotes, 40 gardens, 60 orchards, 1,000 acres of
land, 200 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pascure, 20 acre.s of wood, 100 acres of
furze and heath, 300 acres of moor, 30 acres of moss, 100 acres of turbary,
10 acres of land covered with water, and £14 and a farthing of rent in
Dorlaston, WolTerhampton and Bentley, and of a free fishery m the water
of DorlaBton, also of the advowson of the church of DorlaBton, in the county
of Stafford, and of the manor of Lee Dorlaston, 6 messuages, 4 cottages, &c.,
in the co. of Worcester.

The deforciants remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which
Thomas gave them £520.

On the Quindene of Daster. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between John Tayler, gentleman, complainant, and Bichard Norton,
gentleman, and Joan his wife, deforciants of a messuqge, 3 burgages, a
garden, 4 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 8 acres of pasture, 40 acres of
Furze and heath, and 3 acres of moor s^id marsh in Burton-on-Trent and
Hamynflrlowe, otherwise Hominifflowe, in the co. of Stafford ; and of a
messuage, a garden, an orchard, 60 acres of land, etc., in Wynsull^ in the co.
of Derby.

Bichard and Joan remitted all right to Jolm and his heirs, for which John
gave them £80.

Ob the Quindene of Easter. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between William Warde and Thomas Constantyne, complainants, and
Hugh Warde and Ellen his wife, deforciants of a moiety of 7 messuages,
30 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, and 120 acres of pasture in Endefelde,
MorehaU and Penkreche, and of a third part of 40 acres of pasture in
Wolverhamp^n, in the co. of Stafford ; and of a moiety of 2 messuages,
20 acres of land, etc., in Buslioke, in the co. of Worcester ; and of a moiety
of a messuage, 10 acres of land, etc, in Fraznton, in the co. of Salop.

Hugh and Ellen acknowledged the said moieties and third part to be the
right of William, for which William and Thomas granted them to Hugh and
EUen, and to the heirs of the said Ellen, for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter in the said year.

Between Humphrey Dymmocke and Mary his wife, complainants, and
Francis Englefeld, knight, defoi'ciant of the manor of Erdlnsrton, etc., co.
Warwick ; and of 60 acres of meadow, called Smythwyck, in the parish of
Hannesworth, co. Stafford.

Francis granted the said manor, tenements, etc., to the said Humphrey
and Mary, to be held by them and the issue of the said Humphrey by the

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said Mary, and failing such, to remain to the ri^ht heirs of the said
Humphrey for ever, and for this grant, Humphrey and Mary gave him £660.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 and 6 Philip and Mary.

Between Hugh Mathawe, Arthur Mathawe, son and heir apparent of the
said Huffh, and Dorothy Beresford, one of the daughters of Humphrey
Beresfora, complainants, and Denis Beresford, gentleman, Thomas Babyngton,
ffentleman, and Elizabeth his wife, and Edward Bowryng and Anne his wife,
deforciants of a messuage, a cottage, a garden, an orchard, 4 acres ol land,
2 acres of meadow, 10 acres of uasture and 1 acre of wood in Tutberye, co.
Stafford ; and of 4 acres of land, etc., in Mar&ton, co. Derby.

The deforciants remitted all right to the complainants, and to the heirs of
Hugh, for which the complainants gave them £70.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Humphrey Coton, gentleman, and Ajme his wife, complainants,
and William Staresmore, gentleman, and Mary his wife, and Alice Mogge,
deforciants of 2 messuages, 2 gardens^ 2 orchards, 2 bams, 16 acres of land,
16 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture and 4 acres of wood, and of common
of pasture for 100 sheep and 40 beasts in Elmehtirst and Chirborowe, co.
Stafford ; and of a messuage, 2 burgages, a garden, an orchard, 2 bajms,
20 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow and 4 acres of pasture, and common of
pasture for 100 sheep and 40 beasts in the city of Iiichefeld, in the co. of the
city of Lichefeld.

The deforciants remitted all right to fiiumphrey and . Anne, and to the
heirs of Humphrey, for which Humphrey and Anne gave them 190 marks of
silver.

On the Octaves of St Hillary. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Philip Egerton, knight, and Alan Chorleton, clerk, complainants,
and William Youge, armiger, deforciant of 2 messuages, 100 acres of land,
20 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood, 40 acres (n'c), and
7«. of rent in Barleston and Ohames, co. Stafford ; and of the manors of
Oaimtozi, etc., co. Salop.

William remitted sdl right to Philip and Alan, and to the heirs df Alan,
for which Philip and Alan gave him £1,180.

On the Octaves of the Purification of the Blessed Mary. 4 and 5 Philip
and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter, in the said year.

Between Clement A^ard, armiger, complainant, and James Blunt, knight,
Lord Mountjoye, deforciant of the manors of BoylBton and Saperton, etc.,
CO. Derby, and of 2 acres of meadow, 8 acres of pasture, and 2 acres of wood,
called Molle acres, in Fanlde, co. Stafford.

James remitted all right to Clement and his heirs, for which Clement
gave him £345.

FINAL CONCOEDS, STAFFOEDSHIRK

TEMP. E. VI.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 E. VI.

Between Humphrey Cumbreford, William Stanley, and Michael Purefey,
complainants, and John Ensore, and Ellen, his wife, deforciants, of
2 messuages, 2 cottages, 100 acres of land, 15 acres of meadow, 100 acres of

198 FINAL CONCORDS, STAJFORDSHIRE. TEMP. E. VI.

pasture, 3 acres of wood, aad 10 acres of f orze aud heath in Wygynton,
and Onmbreford.

John and Ellen remitted all right to the complainants, for which the
complainants gave them £100.

On the Morrow of St. Martin. 1 E. VT.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 E. YI.

Between Robert Harecourt, gentleman, complainant, and John Merser,
deforciant of 40 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, and 4 acres of pasture in
Laplay.

John remitted all right to Robert and bis heirs, for which Robert gave
him £20.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 E. VI.

Between John Harecourt, knight, complainant, and Henry Stedman, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants of a messuage, a garden, 40 acres of land,
30 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, and 10 acres of wood in Bowton.

Henry and Joan remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John
gave them £48.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 E. YI.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 K VI.

Between William Egerton, plaintiflf, and John, Earl of Bath, deforciant
of 20 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, 300 acres of
wood, and 40 acres of moor, and the third part of the manor of Betteley,
and of a water-mill in Betteley, Heyley, Madeley, and Audeley.

Hie Earl remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which William
gave him £106,

At three weeks from Easter Day. 1 E. VI.

Between James Leveson, armiger, complainant, and Richard Heley, and
Anne, his wife, deforciants of a moiety of a messuage, and a moiety of a
cottage, and of 10 aores of land, 4 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, and
3 acres of wood in Haneewortlie and Aldrlche.

Richard and Anne remitted all right to James and his heirs, for which
James gave them £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 E. VI.

Between Francis Rosse, complainant, and Ralph Qrosvenour, and Thomas
Grosvenour, and Margaret, his wife, deforciants of 8 messuages, 2 cottages,
500 acres of land, and 40 acres of meadow in Weeton.

Ralph, Thomas, and Mary remitted all right to Francis and his heirs, for
which Francis gave them 260 marks of silver.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 E. VI.

Between Richard Walton, complainant, and John Blount, deforciant of
10 acres of pasture in Burton.

John remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for which Richard gave
him £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 E. VI.

Between Thomas Lodge, complainant, aud Richard Cotton, knight, and
Joan, hiB wife, deforciants of a messuage, 600 acres of land, 200 acres of
meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, 1,000 acres of furze and
heath, in Ham.

Richard and Joan remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which
Thomas gave them £294.

On the Octaves of Holy Trinity. 1 E. VI.

Between Thomas Offley, the elder, merchant of the staple of the town
of Calais, complainant, and Edward Bray, knight, and Joan, his wife, and

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. E. VI. 199

Edward Bray, son and heir apparent of Edward Bray, knight, deforciants of
the manor of Mawdeley, otherwise Madeley, and of 100 messuages, a water-
mill, 20 tofts, 800 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 1,000 acres of pasture,
600 acres of wood, 250 acres of furze, heath, and broom, and ;C10 of rent in
Great Mawdeley, and Little Mawdeley, Badwod, in Eocleshall, Home,.
Onneley and Stoneley, also of the rectory and church of Mawdeley, other-
wise Madeley, and also of the advowson of the vicarage of the parish
church of Mawdeley, otherwise Madeley.

The deforciants remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which
Thomas gave them £1,080.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 1 E. VI.

Between Thomas Fyndeme, and William Dethyck, complainants, and
John Weston, gentleman, and Cecilia, his wife, deforciants of the manors
of Hafflay (sic) and Ijiyng, and Horton, and of 12 messuages, 400 acres of land,
200 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood, and 53«. 4d, of
rent in Byplay, Horton, Brewarton, Tymover, Whyttyngton, and
Fyvsherwyck.

John and Cecilia remitted all right to the complainants, for which they
gave them 800 marks of silver.

On the Morrow of the Ascension of the Lord. 1 E. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 1 E. VI.

Between Thomas Cholmeley, and Margery, his wife, Edward Cholmeley,
and Henry Cholmeley, sons of the aforesaid Thomas and Margery, com-
plainants, and Fulke Grevyle, knight, and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants of
a capital messuage, 100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 100 acres of
pasture, 23 acres of wood and common of pasture in Oopenhale.

Fulke and Elizabeth granted the said tenements to Thomas and Margery,
Edward, and Henry for their lives, and the survivor of them ; rendering
yearly to the said Fulke and Elizabeth, and to the heirs of Elizabeth, an
annuity of 57s, 10^., isnuiug from the said tenements, and after their
decease, the said tenements shall revert to Fulke and Elizabeth, and the heirs
of Elizabeth for ever.

At three weeks from the day of St. Michael. 1 E. VI.

Between William Skrymsher, armiger, aud James Wolriche, gentleman,
complainants, aud John Seynt Leger, knight, and Catherine, his wife,
deforciants of the manor of Melr, and of 60 messuages, 1,000 acres of land,
100 acres of meadow, 1,000 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, 300 acres of
moor, and £10 of rent in Melr, Forton, AoQUylate, and Sutton Warton, and
of the advowson of the church of Forton.

John and Katherine remitted all right to William and his heirs, for
which the complainants gave them £520.

At three weeks from the day of St. Michael. 1 E. VI.

Between Nicholas Shypton, and Margery, his wife, complainants, and
Thomas Fernyall, deforciant of a messuage, a garden, 3 totts, 6 acres of
land, 2 acres of meadow, and 10 acres of pasture in Lyohefeld, Onrborowe,
and Strethay.

Thomas remitted all right to Nicholas and his heirs, for which Nicholas
and Margery gave him £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 E. VI.

Between John Ball, complainant, and John Pyllysworth, the elder,
deforciant of a messuage, 17 acres of land, half an acre of meadow, and
10 acres of pasture in Iiyohefeld.

John Pyllysworth remitted all right to John Ball and his heirs, for which
John Ball gave him £40.

200 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. E. VI.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 E. VI.

Between Felicia Feme, widow, complainant, and Edmund Sheffelde,
knight, Lord Sheffelde, deforciant of a messuage, 2 cottages, a burgage,
40 acres of land, 2() acres of meadow, and 200 acres of pasture in Uttoxatter,
and Uttoxatter Woodland.

Edmund remitted all right to Felicia and her heirs, for which Felicia
gave him 160 marks of silver.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 E. VI.

Between John Otteley, armiger, and Henry Warner, complainants, and
Bichard Newport, and John Byrde and Joan, his wife, deforciants of
2 messuages, a cottage, a sheepfold, 200 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow,
100 acres of pasture, and 10 acres of wood in Alderyohe, otherwise Alrjrche,
WalBall, Oiirborowe, Iiychefeld, and Beryhill.

The deforciants remitted all right to the complainants, and to the heirs
of John Otteley, for which John Otteley and Henry gave them 100 marks of
silver.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 E. VI.

Between Thomas Somerford, and Geoffrey Someiford, complainants,
and Thomas Lyngeham, and Joan, his wife, deforciants of 2 messuages,
S gardens, 100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, and
40 acres of wood in Somerford, Enerleton, and Heythe.

Thomas Lyngeham and Joan remitted all right to Thomas Somerford,
and Geoffrey, and the heirs of Thomas Somerford, for which Thomas
Somerford and Geoffrey gave them £40.

At three weeks from Easter Day, 2 E; VI*

Between William Rydge, clerk, complainant^ and Hugh Spytell and Anne
his wife, deforciants of a messuage, half a virgate of land, and 200 acres of
pasture in Iiutley.

Hugh and Aime acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of
William, for which William granted them to Hugh and Anne for their lives,
with remainder to Richard Bylly [ngsly and Alice his wife]* and their issue,
and failing such issue, to the right heirs of the said Hugh for ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 E. VI.

Between Richard Pedley, complainant, and George Walker, armiger, and
^enry Walker, gentleman, deforciants of 2 messuages, 2 gardens, dO acres
of laud, 2 aeres of meadow, and 3 acres of pasture in Astonfeld^^

Geoi^ and Henry acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of
Richard, for which Richard granted to the said George an annual rent of 20s,
issuing from the said tenements, for his life, with remainder to Henry and
his issue, and failing such issue^ to the right heirs of the said George.

On the MoiTOW of Holy Trinity, i E. Vl.

Between John Hyll, complainant, and Richard Newport, gentleman,
deforciant of 40 acres of laud, 4 acres of meadow, and 68 acres of pasture in
Lychefeld, Pypper^all, and BrdiidWood.

Richard remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John gave
him £40.

On the Morrow of All Souls. 2 E. VI.

Between Robert Mylward, complainant, and George Gryffyth, knight,
deforciant of a messuage, 70 acres of land, 24 aeres of meadow, 6 acres of
pasture, 2 acres of wood, and 22«. of rent in Dreoott and Karchinfftonj and
of a third part of a water-mill in Dreycott.

George remitted all right to Robert and his heirs, for which Robeft gave
bim £100.

* B^ord torn away. Supplied from Notes of Fines.

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. E. VI. 201

On the Morrow of All Souls. 2 E. VI.

Between John Pery, complainant, and John Latymere and Joan his wife,
deforciants of 20 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, and 20 acres of pasture in
Bradley.

John Tiatymere and Joan remitted all right to John Ferjr and his heirs,
for which John Pery gave them £20.

On the Morrow of All Souls. 2 E. VI.

Between Thomas Slygh, complainant, and William Portar, deforciant of
a messuage, 20 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, and 6 acres of pasture in
Stanton.

William remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which Thomas
gave him 50 marks of silver.

On the Morrow of All Souls. 2 E. VL

Between John Otteley and Johii Gem, complainants, and John Slannyng
and Elizabeth his wife, John Pyllys worth, Margery Baker, widow, and Alice
Hopper, widow, deforciants of 3 messuages, a burgage, a cottage, 100 acres of
land, 6 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, and 10 acres of
furze and heath in Whyttynffton, Tymmore, Fyssherweke, Burton-npon-
Trent, and Barton.

The deforciants remitted all right to John Otteley and John Gem, and
the heirs of John Otteley, for which John Otteley and John Gem gave them
40 marks of silver.

At three weeks from the day of Holy Trinity. 2 E; Vli

And afterwards recorded on the Morrow of All Souls. 2 E. VI.

Between Bobert Broke, complainant, and Richard Maners, kr.ight, and
Margaret his wife, deforciants of the manor of Ijapiey, and of 60 messuages,
a water-mill, 40 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture,
200 acres of wood, 300 acres of furze and heath, and 20«. of rent in Lapley,
Aston, Marston, Heddeslandes, and Bykford, and of the rectory of Ijapley,
and the tithes of grain, sheaves, and corn in Ijapley, Aston^ Marstoh,
Heddeslandes, and Bykford, and of the advowson of the vicarage of the
church of Lapley.

Richard and Margaret remitted all right to Robert and his heirs, for
Which Robert gave them £476.

Oh the Quindene of Easter. 3 E. VI.

Between Thomas Chatwyn, complainant, and Agnes Byns, widow,
deforcuvnt of a messuage, 60 acres of laud, 40 acres of meadow, and 20 acres
of pasture in Salts.

Agnes remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs^ for which Thomas gare
her £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 3 E. VI.

Between Richard Okeover, gentleman, and Thoinas Bafibrd, complainants,
and Ralph Okeover, armiger, deforciant of the manor of Okeover, and of
40 messuages, 40 tofts, 2 water-mills, 2 dove-cotes, 40 gardens, 1,000 acres of
land, 100 acres of meadow, 1,000 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, 1 jOOO acres
of furze and heath, 1,000 acres of moor, 1,000 acres of marsh, and £6 of rent
in Okeover, Woodhouse, Ham, and Castem.

Ralph remitted all right to the complainants, for which they gave him
£680.

On the Quindene of Easter. 3 E. VI^

Between Robert Chambur, complainant, and David Cawarden, armiger,
deforciant of a messuage, a bam, a garden, an orchard, 40 acres of land,
10 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, 4 acres of wood, and 20 acres of furze
and heath, in Hondysaksv.

202 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. E. VI.

David remitted all right to Robert and his heirs, for which Bobert gave
him £40.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 3 E. VI.

Between Nicholas Agard, complainant, and Thomas Whyttyngton,
deforciant of 9 messuages, 100 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 300 acres
of pasture, 200 acres of wood, and 100 acres of furze and heath in Kewborowe
and Asrarsley.

Thomas remitted all right to Nicholas and his heirs, for which Nicholas
gave him 400 marks of silver.

On the Quindene of Easter. 3 £. YI.

And afterwards recorded on the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 3 E. VI.

Between Bobert Makley, complainant, and William Stanley, armiger, and
Margaret his wife, deforciants of the manor of Aston, near Stone, and of
20 meiisuages, 24 tofts, 1 water-mill, 1,000 acres of land, 124 acres of meadow,
140 acres of pasture, 120 acres of wood, and 40«. of rent in Aston, Borowston,
Stock, Sonden, Hilderston, Oaxre, Weylesoroffce, Padmore, and Blakelowe.

William and Margaret acknowledged the said manor and tenements to be
the right of Bobert, for which Bobert granted them to William and Margaret
for the life of the said Margaret, with remainder to Alice Stanley, and
Dorothy Stanley, daughters of the said William, and to their issue, and failing
such, to the right heirs of Margaret for ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 3 E. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Morrow of Holy Trinity. .3 E. VI.

Between Hugh Erdysweke, complainant, and John Porte, knight, and
Dorothy his wife, deforciants of a third part of the manor of Sandon, and
4 messuages, a cottage, a water-mill, 200 acres of land, 50 acres of meadow,
300 acres of pasture, 300 acres of wood, 200 acres of furze and heath, and 34s. of
rent iu Great Sandon, little Sandon, Hardeweke, Smalwyohe, and Draycott.

John and Dorothy remitted all right to Hugh and his heirs, for wbich
Hugh gave them 200 marks of silver.

On the Quindene of Holy Trinity. 3 E. VI.

Between John Hyll, complainant, and Bichard Newpoit, and Alice his
wife, deforciants of 40 acres of land, and 40 acres of pasture in Aldershawe
and Pype.

Bichard and Alice remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John
gave them £20.

On the Morrow of All Souls. 3 E. VI.

Between John Jolye, complainant, and Thomas Alven, deforciant of a
certain annual rent of 30». issumg from a messuage, with the appurtenances,
in Dnlxon (Dilhom).

Thomas remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John gave him
£30.

On the Octaves of St. Michael 3 E. VI.

Between John Nobell, complainant, and Humphrey Dawes, and Elizabeth
his wife, deforciants of a messuage, a garden, 150 acres of land, 20 acres of
meadow, and 6 acres of pasture in Olyfton Oanvyle.

Humphrey and Elizabeth remitted all right to John and his heirs, for
which John gave them 40 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 E. VL

Between William Grove, complainant, and Bichard Clyff, and Anne his
wife, deforciants of 20 acres of land, 24 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture,
and 20 acres of wood in Bowley.

Bichard and Anne remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which
William gave them 40 marks of silver.

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. E. VI. 203

On the Morrow of St. Martin. 3 E. VI.

Between Thomas Hawkyns, complainsLnt, and William Minora, deforciant
of the manor of BlakenoU, and of a garden, 40 acres of land, 60 acres of
meadow, 1,000 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood, 1,000 acres of furze
and heath, and common of pasture for all beasts in BlakenoU and the forest
of Nedewoode.

William acknowledged the said manor, tenements, and common of pasture,
to be the ri^ht of Thomas, for which Thomas granted them to William for
his life, with the remainder to Katherine, the wife of the said William, for
her life, remainder to the issue of the said William and Katherine, and failing
such to William Underhyll and his issue, and failing such, to the right heirs
of William Mynors for ever.

On the Octaves of St Michael. 3 E. VI.

Between Edward Aston, knight, complainant, and John Lynacres, and
Alice, his wife, deforciants of a cottage, an orchard, and an acre of land in
Ix>ngdon.

John and Alice remitted all right to Edward and his heirs^ for which
Edward gave them 20 marks of silver.

On the Quindene of St. Martin. 4 E. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St Hillary. 4 E. VI.

Between Thomas [Lodge],^ complainant, and Edward Twynyhoo, (sic)
armiger, deforciant of a third part of the manor of Norton, and of [20 mes-
suages, 30}^ tofts, 300 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture,
20 acres of wood, [200] acres of furze and heath, and £6 IZs. 4d. of rent^ and
common of pasture for 1,000 sheep and [200]^ beasts in Norton.

Edward remitted all right to Thomas, for which Thomas gave him £160.

On the Octaves of St Hillary. 4 E. VI.

Between John Leveson, complainant, and John Brydffes, and Margaret,
his wife, deforciants of 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 100 acres of land, 20 acres of
meadow, 60 acres of pasture, and 20 acres of wood in Penkeriche.

John Brydges and Margaret remitted all right to John Leveson and his
heirs, for which John Leveson gave them £150.

On the Quindene of Easter. 4 E. VI.

Between John Port, knight, complainant, and Thomas Lodge, and Mar-
garet, his wife, deforciants of 2 messuages, 1,000 acres of land, 500 acres of
meadow, 1,000 acres of pasture, 300 acres of wood, 2,000 acres of furze and
heath in Musden, nam, WaterflEtU, Oastem, Oalton, Cotton, Thorpe,
Throwley, Swynscowe, Dofflane, and Blore.

Thomas and Margaret remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which
John gave them £280.

On the Quindene of Easter. 4 E. VI.

Between Bobert Byddell, complainant, and John Bicherdes, deforciant
of a messuage, a garden, 40 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, 60 acres of
pasture, 10 acres of wood, and 100 acres of furze and heath in Iiutteley.

John acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of Bobei't, for
which Robert granted them to John for his life, with remainder to Margaret,
wife of the said John, for her life, remainder to Alice Bicherdes, daughter of
the said John, and her issue, and failing such, to the right heirs of the said
John for ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 4 E. VI.

Between Humphrey Lewes, complainant, and John Slyndon, and Agnes
his wife, and John Bawderycke, and Margery, his wife, deforciants of two

* Becord torn away, and the missing parts supplied from Notes of Fines.

204 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. E. VI.

parts of a messuage, a cottage, 2 crofts, 2 gardens, 40 acres of land, 10 acres of
meadow, and 10 acres of pasture in Ohebsey.

The deforciants remitted all right to Humphrey and his heirs, for which
Humphrey gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 E. VI.

Between John Aston, gentleman, complainant, and Edward Harper,
and Richard Hyggyns, and Margery, his wife, deforciants of a moiety of a
messuage in XJttozatur.

The deforciants remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John
gave them £20.

On the Morrow of the Ascension of the Lord.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 E. YI.

Between Thomas Fermor and Frances, his wife, kinswoman and one of
the heirs of Dorothy Egerton, complainants, and John Bulleyn, deforciant
of a moiety of the manors of KuBBheall and Hounden, otherwise Honndhyll,
and of a moiety of 30 messuages, 12 tofts, a water-mill, a dove-cote,
40 gardens, 300 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture,
300 acres of wood, 1,000 acres of furze and heath, and of 40«., of rent in Bubs-
heall, Hounden, otherwise Houndliyll, Hanburye, Stubbylane, Dorlaston, and
Bowelles Felde.

John acknowledged the said moieties to be the right of Frances, for which
Thomas and Frances granted them to John to be held for the life of the said
Thomas.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 E. VI.

Between Koger Bromley and John Hyggynson, complainants, and Richard
Newport, and Alice, his wife, deforciants of 5 messuages, 100 acres of land,
10 acres of meadow, and 40 acres of f>asture in Lyoheffeld.

Richard and Alice acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of
Roeer, for which Roger and John granted them to Richard and Alice for
their lives, with remainder to John Newport, son and heir apparent of the
said Richard and Alice, for his life, remainder to Richard Newport, younger
son of the said John, and his iasue, and failing such, to the issue of the said
John Newport, and failing such, to the right heirs of the said John for ever.

On the Octaves of St Micha«L 4 E. VI.

Between Henry fearwycke, complainant, and Adam Gardyner, and Joan,
his wife, deforciants of 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 60 acres of land, 20 acres of
meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 30 acres of wood, 12 acres of man^h, and 12 aci'es
of furze and heath in Oretyngrham, Ghreat Oretynshaxn, Little Framysden,
Monewden, and Otley.

Adam and Joan remitted all right to Henry and his heirs, for which
Henry gave them 160 marks of silver.*

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 E. VI.

Between Ralph Macle^fyld, complainant, and Ralph Orosvenor, and Anne,
his wife, and Thomas Orosvenor, and Margery, his wife, deforciants of the
manor of Mere, and of 4 messuages, a cottage, 200 acres of land, 200 acres of
meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 60 acres of land covered with water, 80 acres
of wood, 1,000 acres of furze and heath, and 10«. of rent in Mere, Aston,
Sydwey, and Merewey.

The deforciants remitted all right to Ralph and his heirs, for which Ralph
gave them £80.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 E. VI.

Between Thomas Parker and Agnes, his wife, complainants, and Roger
Coxe, and Juliana, his wife, deforciants of 7 acres of land and 8 acres of
pasture in Alderwyche.

* This Fine is misplaced, for the places named are not in Staffordshire.

HNAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. E. VI. 205

Roger and Juliana remitted all right to Thomas and Agnea^ and the
heirs of Thcmafl, for which Thomas and Agnes gave them £20.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 E. VL

Between John Moreton, gentleman, complainant, and Robert Gervays,
gentleman, deforciant of the manor of Ohatkyll, and of 13 messuages,
3 cottacfes, 300 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture,
10 acres of wood, 20 acres of furze and heath, and 20«. of rent in Ohatkyll,
Slyndon, Brooton, Eooleshall, Suff^enell, Little Oroxton, and Wooddeyton.

Robert acknowledged the said manor and tenements to be the right of
John, for which John granted them to Robert and his issue, with remainder
to James Gervays, brother of the said Robert, and his issue male, and failing
such, to Thomas Gervays, another of the brothers of the said Robei*t, and his
issue male, and failing sucl to Robert Gervays, uncle of the said Robert, and
his issue male, and failing such, to John Gervays, brother of the said Robert,
and his issue male, and failing such, to the right heirs of the said James
for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 E. VI.

Between Henry Mylward, complainant, and William Clearke, deforciant
of 4 messuages, 40 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture,
6 acres of wood, and 20 acres of furze and heath in Iiychfeld, Alrewae, and
Kind's Bromley.

William acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of Henry, for
which Henry granted them to William for his life, with remainder to
Margery Gierke, daughter of the said William, and her issue, and failing
such, to the right heirs of the said William for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 E. VI.

Between Edward Lyttelton, armiger, complq.inant, j^nd Hugh Erdeswyke,
armiger, and Mary, his wife, and John Asshe and Cecilia, his wife, deforciants
of 5 messuages, 4 tofts, 3 cottages, 40 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 60 acres
of pasture, 30 acres of wood, and 20 acres of furze and heath in Pylliniflrton-
hall, Penkerich, and Woffaston.

The deforciants remitted all right to Edward and his heirs, for which
Edward gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 E. VI.

Between James Hill, complainant, and William Payne, gentleman, and
Agnes, his wife, deforciants of a toft, 30 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow,
40 acres of pasture, and 7 acres of wood in Steven and Sadimflrfeld.

William and Agnes remitted all right to James and his heirs, for which
James gave them £80.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 E. VI.

Between Edward Unwyn, complainant, and Laurence Smyth, knight,
deforciant of a messuage, a toft, a workshop, a garden, 12 acres of land,
3 acres of meadow, 12 acres of pasture, and 20 acres of wood in Timetall and
Brerehurst.

Laurence remitted all right to Edward and his heirs, for which Edward
gave him 80 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St Hillary. 4 E. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter. 5 E. VI.
Between Thomas Astle^, armiger, complainant, and John Rottysley,
gentleman, and Elizabeth, his wife, deforciants of a water-mill in Patsull.^

• John Wrottesley, eldest son of Walter Wrottesley, of Wrottesley, married
Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Astley, of PatshuU. He succeeded his father,
Walter, in 1563, about ten years after the date of this Fine, and died in 1578.
(Deeds at Wrottesley and monument in Tettenhall Church.)

206 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. E. VI.

John and Elizabeth remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which
Thomas gave them 50 marks of silver.

On the Quindene of Easter. 5 E. VI.

Between Kobert Chamber, complainant, and David Cawarden, armiger,
deforciant of a messuage, a cottage, a barn, 2 gardens, an orchard, 30 acres of
land, 4 acres of meadow, 12 acres of pasture, and of common of pasture for
20 beasts and 60 sheep, in Blythebury, in the parish of Mavesyn Byd-

David remitted all right to Robert and his heirs, for which Robert gave
him £40.

On the Octaves of St Hillary. 4 E. VT.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter. 5 E. YI.

Between William Walker, complainant, and Bichard Barbur, deforciant
of a messuage, 24 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture,
6 acres of wood, and 4 acres of land covered with water in BtumelL

Bichard remitted aU right to William and his heirs, for which William
gave him £16.

On the Quindene of Easter. 6 E. VI.

Between William Egerton, gentleman, complainant, and John Machell
and Joan, his wife, deforciants of the manor of Beteley, and of 2 messuages,
a toft, 2 water-mills, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres of
pasture, 60 acres of moor, and £6 of rent in Beteley.

John and Joan remitted aU right to William and his heirs, for which
William gave them £15Z.

On the Octaves of St Hillary. 4 E. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter. 5 E. YL

Between Walter, Yiscount Hereford, complainant, and Humphrey Newton
and Etheldreda, his wife, deforciants of 4 messuages, 3 curtilages, 6 tofts, a
bam, 12 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, and 40 acres of pasture in New-
oaBtla-under-Iiizne.

Humphrepr and Etheldreda remitted all right to the viscount and his
heirs, for which the viscount gave them £100.

On the Quindene of Easter. 6 E. YI.

Between Thomas Wvllyngton and Thomas Lane, complainants, and
Henry Fozall and Alice, his wife, deforciants of a cottage, a garden, 30 acres
of land, 10 acres of meadow, 6 acres of pasture, and 6 acres of moor and
marsh in Psnrrye.

Henry and Alice remitted aU right to the complainants, for which they
gave them £20.

At one month from Easter Day. 6 E. YI.

Between Philip Bolde, citizen and brewer of London, complainant, and
Thomas Harecourte, armiger, deforciant of a capital messuage called Beames-
dale, 100 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, 80 acres of pasture, and 10 acres
of wood in Deameadale and ByUyngton.

Thomafl remitted all right to Philip and his heirs, for which Philip gave
him 80 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St Hillary. 4 E. YI.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter. 5 E. YI.

Between Thomas Astley, armiger, complainant, and Bichard Barbor,
deforciant of 10 acres of land and 6 acres of pasture in BumelL

Richard remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which Thomas
gave him £20.

FINAL CONCOEDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. B. VI. 207

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 6 E. VI.

Between John Leveson, armiger, complainant, and William Bameley and
Margery, his wife, deforciants of a messuage, 60 acres of land, 4 acres of
meadow, and 20 acres of pasture in Overpen and Ketherpen.

William and Margery remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which
John gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St Michael 5 E. VI.

Between Thomas Synor, complainant, and Bobert Crockett, deforciant of
5 messuages, 14 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, and 14 acres of pasture in
Audeley and Hawlmend.

Bobert remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which Thomas gave
him £40.

At one month from Easter Day. 5 £. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Michael. 5 E. VI.

Between Brian Fowler, armiger, complainant, and Edward Clarke, gentle-
man, and Margaret, his wife, deforciants of 3 messuages, 6 tofts, 100 acres of
land, 30 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, 20 acres of
marsh, and 30 acres of furze and heath in Podmore.

Edward and Margaret remitted all right to Brian and his heirs, for which
Brian gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 6 E. VI.

Between Edward Brette, gentleman, complainant, and Ralph Egerton,
armiger, deforciant of 7 messuages, 6 tofts, 7 gardens, 24 acres of meadow,
140 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, and 10 acres of furze and heath in
NewcaBtle-under-Iiinie.

Balph remitted all right to Edward and his heirs, for which Edward gave
him £100.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 6 E. VI.

Between John Leveson, complainant, and Boger Dyngeley and Margery,
his wife, deforciants of a messuage, 3 cottages, and 3 gardens in Wolver-
hamiytoxi.

Boger and Margery remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which
John gave them £§0,

On the Octaves of St Michael. 5 E. VI.

Between Boger Bakenold, complainant, and William Bakenold, and John
Fenton, and Agnes, his wife, daughter of the said William Bakenold,
deforciants of a messuage, 12 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 30 acres of
pasture, 20 acres of furze and heath, and 20d. of rent in Lonketon.

The deforciants remitted all right to Boger and his heirs, for which Boger
gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St Michael 6 E. VI.

Between Thomas Lane, complainant, and George Lane and Joan, his wife,
deforciants of a cottage, a garden, an orchard, 20 acres of land, 2 acres of
meadow, 20 acres of pasture, and 3 acres of wood in Honesworthe.

George and Joan remitted all right to Henry and his heirs, for which
Henry gave them 40 marks of silver.

At one month from Easter Day. 5 E. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Michael. 5 E. VI.

Between Beginald Nyghtyngale, complainant, and Bichard Newport,
armiger, deforciant of 4 messuages, 4 tofts, and 4 gardens in liychefeld, in
Bobbestreit, and Stowstreit.

Bichard remitted all right to Beginald and his heirs, for which Beginald
gave him £20.

208 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. E. VI.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 6 E. VI.

Between Nicholas Royle, complainant, and John Whiting and Joan, his
wife, 4eforciant8 of 9J acres of land, 1 acre and 1 rood of meadow, and
1^ acres of pasture in Barton-uxider-Nedewood.

John and Joan remitted all right to Nicholas and his heirs, for which
Nicholas gave them £10.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 5 E. VI.

An(} afterwards recorded on the Octaves of 3t. Michael. 5 E. VI.

Between Humphrey Coton, armiger, and Anne, his wife, complainants,
and Roger Merston and Margaret, his wife, Elizabeth Mer?ton, widow, and
John Smyth and Alice, his wife, deforciants of 2 messuages, 2 bams, 4 gardens,
10 acres of land, 30 acres of meadqw, 80 acres of pasture, and 8 acres of wood,
and common of pasture for 20 beasts and 60 sheep in &ynffeston, Ksmston,
and Calowhyll.

The deforciants remitted all right to Hi^mphrey and Anne and the heirs
of Humphrey, for which Humphrey and Anne gave them £ 40.

On the Octaves of St. Martin. 5 E. VI.

Between Thomas Offley, citizeil and alderman of London, complainant, and
William Wellys and Margery his wife, and John Biygges and Joan his wife,
deforciants of 4 messuages, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 80 acres of
pasture, 6 acres of wood, 40 acres of furze and heath, and 10«. of rent in
Wolverhampton.

The deforciants remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which
Thomas gave them £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 5 E. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St Michael. 6 E. VI.

Between John Foxton and Eobert Thorpe, complainants, and Hugh Lee,
gentleman, deforciant of the manor of Lychefeld, and of 9 messuages,
9 gardens, 4 orchards, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres of
pasture, and 10 acres of wood in Lyohefeld, the parish of Stowe near
Lyohefeld, Longtlon, and Curburgrh,

Hugh acknowledged the said manor and tenements to be the right of John,
for which John and Bobert granted them to Hugh for his life, with
remainder to Elizabeth the wife of the said Hugh for her life, remainder to
the right heirs of Hugh for ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 6 E. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St Michael. 5 E. VI.

Between Brian Fowler, armiger, complainant, and Edward Gierke, defor-
ciant of 60 acres of land, 5 acres of pasture, and 2 acres of yropd in
Bradeley.

Edward acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of Brian, for
which Brian granted them to Edward from the Feast of St Michael the
Archangel, a.d. 1551, for 80 years ; rendering annually to the said Brian and
his hell's, 13«. 4d,

On the Quindene of St Michael. 5 E. VI.

Between Kichard Poyner, complainant, and George Colwiche, gentleman,
and Agnes Colwyche, widow, deforciant of 5 messuages, 300 acres of land,
30 acres of meadow, and 100 acres of pasture iu Huxaton and Ainerton.

George and Agnes acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of
Bichard, for which Bichard granted them to Agnes for her life, with remainder
to Walter Viscount Hereford and his heirs for ever.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 5 E. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Michael. 6 E. VI.

Between Thomas Freman, complainant, and William Westcote, armiger.

FINAL CONCOIJDS, STAFFORDSHIRK. TEMl'. E. VI. 209

deforciant of a messuage called Cookes House, 30 acres of land, 8 acres of \

meadow, 100 acres of pasture, and 40 acres of wood ; and of another messuage
called Knowsales HouBe, and of 30 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, and 100
acres of pasture, also of auother messuage, called Ti^botes House, 30 acres of
land, 6 acres of meadow and 20 acres of pasture in Hansacre and Armytaffe.
William acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of Thomas, for
which Thomas granted the messuage called Cookes House, 30 acres of land,
8 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, and 40 acres of wood to William for
his life, with remainder to John Westcote, one of the sons of the said William,
for his life, with remainder to the right heirs of the said William for ever. And
further the said Thomas granted to the said Williani the messuage called
Knowsales House, 30 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, and lOP acres of pas-
ture for bis life, with remainder to Ealph Westcote, another of the sons of the
said William, for his life, with remainder to the right heirs of the said William
forever. The said Thomas also granted to the said William the messuage
called Talbottes House, 30 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, and 100 acres of
pisture, the residue of the said tenemeuta, for his life, with remainder to
Thomas Westcote, another of the sons of the said William, for his life,
with remainder to the right heirs of the said William for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 5 E. VI.

And aftei*wards recorded on the Octaves of St. Hillary. 5 E. VI.

Between George Woode, complainant, and Kalph Egerton, armiger,
deforciant of a messuage, 20 acres of land, and 4 acres of meadow in Balterley.

Ralph remitted all right to George and his heirs, for which George gave
him £40.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 6 E. VI.

Between Humphrey Knyveton, gentleman, and Thomas Kynnersley,
gentleman, complainants, and ijdward Mynors, gentleman, deforciant of a
messuage, 12 acres of meadow, and 100 acres of pasture in Uttozatur.

Edward remitted all right to Humphrey and Thomas and the heirs of
Humphrey, for which Humphrey and Thomas gave him £220.

On the Quindene of Easter. 6 E. VI.

Between Thomas Sutton, armiger, and John Ingleby, armiger, complainants,
and George Vernon, knight, and Margaret his wife, Nicholas Agard and
Thomas Busby, gentlemen, deforciants of the manor of Kybbulston, and of
30 messuages, 6 cottages, a toft, a water-mill, 800 acres of laud, 400 acres of
meadow, 800 acres of pasture, 400 acres of wood, 1,000 acres of fnize and
heath, and 100«. of rent in Kybbulstpn, Mesrford, Oldynfii^xi, Cotwalton,
Mothersall, Woodliowson, BeyryhUl, and Spotte.

The deforciants acknowledged' the said manor, tenements and rent to be
the right of Thomas Sutton, for which Thpmas Sutton and John granted to
Thomas Busby a messuage, a toft, 200 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow,
200 acres of pasture, 60 acres of wood, and 200 acres of furze and heath in
Kybbulston and tfeyford for 70 years ; rendering annually to Thomas
Sutton and John and the heirs of Thomas, £13 lOs. lid. And further the
said Thomas Sutton and John granted to the said George and Mar^ret
the said manor, 29 messuages, 6 cottages, a water-mill, 600 acres of laud,
300 acres of meadow, 600 acres of pasture, 340 acres of wood, 800 acres of furze
and heath, and 100«. of rent in the said vills of Kybbulston, Meyford,
Oldyngton, Cotwalton, Mothersall, Woodhowson, Beyryhyll, and Spotte, the
residue of the said tenements, for their lives, with remainder to the right
heirs of the said Georsfe for ever. Also the said Thomas Sutton and John
granted to the said George and Margaret and to the heirs of George, the rever-
sion of the said tenements in Kybbulston and Meyford and the said rent for
ever.

On the Octaves of St Hillary. 5 E. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter, 6 E. VI.

210 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. E. VI.

Between Thomas Harcoiirte, anuiger, John Bryscowe, gentleman, and
John Hoiton, complainants, and Edward Gierke, gentleman, deforciant of
4 messuages, 4 gaixlens, 10 tofts, 200 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 200 acres
of pasture, 10 acres of wood, and common of pasture for 200 sheep in Blower,
Barton, and Bradley.

Edward acknowledged the said tenements and common of pasture to be
the right of Thomas, for which the complainants granted them to Edward for
liis life, with remainder to Marg>iret Gierke, now wife of the said Edward, for
her life, with remainder to the right heirs of the said Edward for ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 6 E. VI.

Between John Otteley, armiger, Rouland Rugeley, armiger, James
Thyrkyll, armiger, and Edward Foyth, yeoman, complainants, and Agnes
Hyntes, widow, deforciant of G messuages. 200 acres of land, 100 acres of
pasture, and 40 acres of meadow in Karohynffton and Prestwood.

Agnes remitted all right to the complainants and the heirs of John, for
which the complainants gave her 160 marks of silver.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 6 E. VI.

Between William Adams, complainant, and Thomas Arblas^er, ffentleman,
deforciant of a messwige, 5 cottages, 6 tofts, 60 acres of land, and 6 acres of
meadow in Bud^eley.

Thomas remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which William
gave him £40.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 6 E. VI.

Between George Taylor, complainant, and Richard Golclough, the elder,
atid Richard Golclough, the younger, deforciants of a messuage, a water-mill,
60 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, 120 acres of pasture and 8 acres of
wood in Bloreton, otherwise Blorenton.

The deforciants acknowledged the said tenements to be the ri^ht of
George, for which George granted them to Richard, the younger, for his life
and for 80 years after the decease of the said Richard, with remainder to
Richard, the elder, and his issue male, and failing such to the right heirs of
Richard, the elder, for ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 6 E. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 6 E. VI.

Between Edward Lyttelton, gentleman, and Thomas Rowley, com-
plainants, and Thomas Arblaster, gentleman, deforciant of the manor of
Lyswys, and of 10 messuages, 4 cottages, 3 tofts, 200 acres of land, 100 acres
of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood, 20 acres of moor, 20 acres
of furze and heath, and 8«. of rent in lion^on, Kyneresbromley, Elme-
hiirst, Ciirborowe, and Buffeley.

Thomas Arblaster acknowledged the said manor and tenements to be the
right of Edward, for which the complainants granted them to Thomas
Arblaster for his life, with remainder to Roland Arblaster, son and heir
apparent of the said Thomas Arblaster, and his issue, and failing such, to
George Arblaster, brother of the said Roland, and his issue, and failing such,
to John Arblaster, brother of the said Roland and (veorge, and his issue, and
failing such, to Michael Arblaster, brother of the said Roland, George and
John, and his issue, and failing such, to the right heirs of Roland for ever.

On the Octaves of St Michael. 6 E. VI.

Between Francis Roos, complainant, and Humphrey Vyse and Isabel his
wife, deforciants of 2 cottages, 36 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, and
8 acres of pasture in Chorlton.

Humphrey and Isabel remitted all right to Francis and liis heirs, for
which Francis gave them £40.

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. E. VI. 211

On the Octaves of St Michael 6 E. VI.

Between John Pette, complainant, and Richard Pette and Ellen his wife,
deforciants of 20 acres of land, 10 aci-es of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, and
10 acres of wood in Oreat Wurley and Little Wnrley.

Kichard and Ellen remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which
John gave them 40 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St Michael. 6 E. VI.

Between Nicholas Breton, complainant, and Edward Westowe, deforciant
of a messuage, a toft, 20 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 10 acres of
pasture, 6 acres of wood, and 20 acres of furze ;^nd heath in Wygenton,
Coton and Cumberforde.

Edward remitted all right to Nicholas 2M^d his heirs, for which Nicholas
gave him £40.

On the Morrow of All Souls. 6 E. VI,

Between William Gresley, armiger, complainant, and David Ca warden,
armiger, deforciant of 30 acres of pasture, and 6 acres of wood in Bydware

David remitted all right to Willian^ and his heirs, for which William
gave him £40.

On the Octaves of St Michael 6 JJ. VI.

Between Thomas Warynges and Margerv his wife, complainants, and
Michael Warynges and Elizabeth his wi^, deforciants of a messuage, and
30 acres of pasture in Asshemore and Wolv^rhamxytcn.

Michael and Elizabeth remitted all rieht to Thomas and Margery and
the heirs of Thomas, for which Thomas ^na Margery gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael 6 15. VL

Between William Egerton, complainant, and Balph Egerton, deforciant
of 2 messuages, 60 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture and
20 acres of wood in Betteley and Bfklt6rl/»y.

Kalph remitted all right to Wi^iam and his heirs, for which William
gave him £40.

On the Octaves of St Michael 6 E. VI.

Between Brian Fowler, complainant, and Robert Harecourt, deforciant of
a messuage, 8 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture, 2 acres
of wood, 10 acres of furze and heath, 8 acres of marsh, and 10 acres of
turbary in Charleton.

Bobert remitted all right to Brian and his heirs, for which Brian gave
him £20.

On the Octaves of St Michael. 6 E. VI.

Between Henry Burton, complainant, and WiUiam NicoU and Joan his
wife, deforciants of 5 acres of land and 13 acres of wood in Taterynffe.

William and Joan remitted all right to Henry and his heirs, for which
Henry gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St Michael 6 E. VI.

Between Roger Fowke, complainant, and Roger Clvberye, deforciant of a
messuage, a toft, a garden, an orchard, 5 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow,
20 acres of pasture, and 40 acres of furze and heath in Breewood, Ounston
and Chyllynffton.

Roger Clyberye remitted all right to Roger Fowke and his heirs, for
which Roger Fowke gave him i;'30.

On the Octaves of St Hillary. 6 E. VL*

Between Humphrey Knyveton, gentleman, and Thomas Kynnersley,

* Thii Fine is taken from the Notes of Fines, the foot of Fines being missing.

p 2

212 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIHE. TEMP. E. VI.

gentleman, complainants, and Edward Mynors, gentleman, deforciant of a
mfBsuage, 12 acres of meadow, and 100 acres of pasture in TJttozatur.

Edward remitted all ri^ht to the complainants and the heirs of Hum-
phrey, for which the complainants gave him £220.

On the Quindene of Easter. 7 E. VI.

Between Nicholas Bagshawe, complainant, and William Woodward and
Alice his wife, deforciants of a messuage, an orchard, a croft, 40 acres of land,
20 acres of meadow, 40 aj^res of pasture, and 10 acres of wood in Charley
and Hopwas.

William and Alice remitted all right to Nicholas an4 his heirs, for which
Nicholas gave them £36.

On the Qpinde»e of Easter. 7 E. VI.

Between John, Duke of Northumberland, complainant, and Anthony
Wolseley, deforciant of a messuage, 10 acres pf laua, 10 acres of meadow,
40 acres of pasture, 7 acres of wood, and 3 acres of marsh in Typton.

Anthony remitted all right to the duke and his heirs^ for which the duke
gave him £80,

On the Quindepe of Easter, 7 E. VI.

Between Richard Fynnes, complainant, and John Latimer, otherwise
Latner, and Joan his wife, deforciants of a messuage and a garden in Wolver-
hampton.

John and Joan remitted all right to Kichard and his heirs, for which
Richard gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 6 E. VI.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter. *J E. VI,

Between Andrew Vavasour, gentleman, complainant, and Ellen Warde,
widow, deforciant of the manor of HyffhwaU Hyll, and of 12 messuages,
6 tofts, 500 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, .600 acres of pasture,
100 acres of wood, and 5«. of rent in Yoxall, Whororosse, Morr^y, Wodhowse,
Barton and Edsms&le.

Ellen acknowledged th^ ^id manor and tenement3 to be the right of
Andrew, for which Andrew granted them to Ellen for her life, »ind after her
decease, the manor of Hlffhwall Hyll* and a messuage^ 300 acres of land,
600 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, and 60 acres of wood in To^aU,
Whorcrosse, Morrey, Wodhowse, Barton and Edyn^ale, tx) remain to William
Wyndesor, armiger, and his issue, and failing such, to the right heirs of
William Wyndesor, knight, Lord- Wyndesor, for ever ; and the residue of the
said manor and tenements to remain to Francis Warde, son of ^he s^id Ellen,
and his heirs for ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 7 E. VI.

Between John Maynard, citizen and mercer of London, and Henry
Polsted, armiger, complainants, and Henry Stafford e. Lord Stafforde and
Ursula his wife, deforciants of a messuage, a garden, 10 acres of land,
35 acres of meadow, 86 acres of pasture, and I6s. §d, of rent in Stafford, For-
bryge, Burton, Aioarsoote, Hopton, Whsrtgrere, Tyllynerton, Creswall,
lyxsaU, Inffestre and CasteU Farysshe, and of the tithes of all grain,
sheaves, corn, hay, fruits, wool, lambs, fowls, calves, young pigs, geese, eggs,
milk, cheese, flax and hemp, annually renewing, growmg, arising and
happening in Stafford, Forbry^e, Burton, Bioarscote, Hopton, Whitgreve,
Tyllynffton, Creswall, Ing-estre, Tsnuall and CasteU Farlsshe, also of
26*. 8(/. by the year for a portion of the tithes issuing from the rectories and
churches of Castell Farysshe, and of 16*. by the year for a portion of the
tithes issuing from the rectory and church of the Blessed Mary, in the town
ol Stafford, and of 26«. 8d, by the year for a portion of the tithes issuing

* Probably another name for the manor of Yoxall. Hi{$h Wall Hill is now
merely a local name.

FINAL COXCORDS, STAFFOUDSUIKE. TJBMK B. VI. 213

from t'le rectory and church of Hopton, and of a pension of 16*. 8d. by the
year issuing from the rectory and church of Creswall, and of a pension of
3«. 4d, by the year issuing from the rectory and church of Inffestre, and of
a pension of 6s. 8(i. by the year issuing from the rectory and church of Tyxsall,
and of 3«. 4d. every three years for the procurations issuing from the rectory
and church of Tyxsall, and of 3*. 4d: every three yetlrs for the procurations
iasning from the tectoty and church of InerMtre, and of 3s. 4d. evei-y three
years for the procurations issuing from the rectory and church of Creswall.

Henry Statforde and Ursula remitted ah right to John and Henry Foisted,
and the heirs of John, for which John and Henry Pobted gave them
£1,808.

On the Quindehe of Easter. 7 E. VI.

Between William Sneyde and John Malkyn^ complainants, and George
Audeley, knight, and Henry Audeley and Elizabeth his wife, deforciants of
the manors of Audeleiyj Heyley, otherwise Heyley Castell, Chesterton and
Norton in le Kores, and of 500 messuages,' 100 tofts, 3 mills, 5,000 acres of
laud, 1,000 acres of meadow, 5,000 acres of pauture, 1,000 acres of w(>o<I,
1,(KX) acres of furze and heath, 500 acres of moor, and £10 of rent in Audeley,
Heyley, otherwise Heyley Castell, Chesterton, Norton in le Mores, Tunst&ll,
Chaterley, Burslem, Sneyde, Little Talke, Chell and Btidflre Strete.

The deforciants remitted all right to William and John, and the heirs of
William^ for which William and John gave them £800*

On the Qiiindene of Easter. 7 E. Vl.

Between William Eggerton, complainant,- and Ralph Eggerton, deforciant
of a messuage, 200 acres of land, 20 acres of meado^r, 200 acres of pasture,
and 20 acres of wood in Audeley, Betteley and Balterley.

Kalph remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which William gave
him 110 marks of silver:

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 6 E. VL

And afteHvards recorded cfn the Quindene of Easter. 7 E* VI.

Between Thomas Bokeley and Kichard Poyner, complainant^* ahd Ralplii
Grosvenor^ armiger, and Anne his wife, and Thomas Gfosvenot*, deforciants
of 2 iuessuages, 2 gardens, 200 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres
of pasture, 20 acres of wood, and 40 acres of fur^e and htoth in Hill.

The deforciants acknowledged the said tenemtnts to be the right of
Thomas pokeley, for which the complainsrhts granted thetu to Kalph for
one month, witli remainder, after the end of that term, to Henry Grosvenor,
younger brother of the said Thoiuas Grosvenor, for his life, renderinf^
annually to the said Thomas Bolceley and Richard, and the heirs of Thomas,
£3 6s. 8c/., aiid his two best beasts after the decease of the said Henry in tha
name of a heriot. The said Thomas Bokeley and Richard also granted to the
said Ralph and Anne the reversic^n of the said tenements and rent for their
life, and the longest liver of them^ with remainder to the said ThOma«
Grosvenor, and his heirs for evet.

On the Morrow Of Holy Trinity. 7 E. VI;

Between Thomas Baxter, complainant, and Ralph BAxter and Joari his
wife, deforciants of A messuage, 2 cottages, 3 orchards, 3 gardens, 8 acres of
land, 8 acres of pasture, and 1 acre of meadow in Curboroe, Elmehurste and
Lichefeld.

Ralph and Joan remitted all right to Hiomas and his heirs, for which
Thomas gave them 55 marks of silver.

On the Quindene of Easter. 7 E. VI:

Anrl afterwards recorded on the Morrow of Hcfly Trinity* 7 E. VI.
Between Humphrey Le^es, doniplainant, and John Bateman and Joan
his wife, one of the coheirs of John Jurden, deforciant of a messuage, a cottage,

214 FINAL CONCORUS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. MARY.

2 gardens, 60 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, and 12 acres of pasture in
Chebsey.

John and Joan remitted all right to Humphrey and his heirs, for which
Humphrey gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 Mary.

Between Thomas OyfTord, knight, and Henry Warner, complainants, apd
Boger Wryght and Mai*garet his wife, deforciants of a messuage, 5 cottages,
100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 103 acres of pasture, and 4 acres of
wood in Folford, Hylderston, and Dylron.

Roger and Margaret remitted all right to Thomas and Henry, and the
heirs of Thomas, for which Thomas and Henry gave them £80.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 Mary.

Between Thoma*) Elson, complainant, and John Pryceand Isabel his wife,
deforciants of 3 acres of laud, 8 acres of meadow, 6 acres of pasture, and
2 acres of moor in Sheynston.

John and Isabel remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which
Thomas gave them 20 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 Mary.

Between John Aston, gentleman, complainant, and William Russheton
and Ellen his wife, deforciants of 20 acres of land and 20 acres of pasture in
Uttoxatur.

William and Ellen remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which
John gave them £20.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 Mary.

Between Edward Love and Henry Bryan, complainants, and William
Blount, armiger, and Frances his wife, deforciants of a messuage, 40 acres of
land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood, and 40 aci-es
of furze and heath in TTttozatur.

William and Frances acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of
the complainants, for which the complainants granted them te William and
Frances and the heirs of William for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 Mary.

Between Edward Cholmeley, gentleman, complainant, and John Leveson,
armiger, and Joyce his wife, deforciants of a messuage, a cottage, a garden,
2 orchards, 100 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, and
10 acres of wood in Coppenhall and ButterhaU, within the parish of Pen-
keryohe, and of all the tithes of grain, sheaves of com, hay, fruits, wool,
fowls, lambs, calves, young pigs, geese, eggs, milk, cheese, flax and hemp in
the hamlet of Lehide, witnm the parish of Penkeryohe, also of all tithes of
hay, wool, fowls, lambs, calves, young pi^, geese, eggs, milk, cheese, flax aud
hemp in Coppenhall and ButterhaU, within the r>arish of Penkeryohe, and
also of adl oblations, proflts, and emoluments in Coppenhall and ButterhaU,
lately belonging to the free chapel of Coppenhall.

John and Joyce remitted all right te Edward and his heirs, for which
Edward gave them £80.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 Mary.

Between Reginald Ryddeley, gentleman, complainant, and John Lytelten,
clerk, rector of the church of Mounslow, deforciant of a messuage, a garden,
an orchard, 60 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 80 acres of pasture, and
20 acres of wood in Weddysburye.

John remitted all right to Reginald and his heirs, for which Reginald
gave him £30.

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. MAUY. 215

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 Mary.

Between John Dyott, gentleman, complainant, and John Pylsworthe, the
elder, and John Pykworthe, son and heir apparent of the same John,
the elder, and Alice his wife, deforciants of 3 messuages, a sheepfold, a
bam, 3 gardens, an orchard, 96 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow, and 18 acres
of pasture in Lyohefeld, Strethay, Ourborowe, and ElmehuBte.

The deforciants remitted all right to John Dyott and his heirs, for which
John Dyott gave them £36.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 Mary.

Between Richard Smythe, complainant, and John Pylaworthe, the elder,
and John Pylsworthe, son and heir apparent of the same John Pylsworthe,
the elder, and Alice his wife, deforciants of a toft, 6 acres of meadow, and
20 acres of pasture in Strethaye.

The deforciants remitted all right to Bichard and his heirs, for which
Richard gave them £20.

On the Qpiudene of Easter. 1 Mary.

Between John Leveson, armiger, complainant, and John More, deforciant
of a messuage, a bam, a garden, an orchard, 1 acre of land, 2 acres of
pasture, and 8 acres of wood in Wolverhampton.

John More remitted all right to John Leveson and his heirs, for which
John Leveson gave him £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 Mary.

Between William Kelyng, complainant, and William Persons and Agnes
his wife, one of the daughters and coheirs of Richard Smyth, deforciants of
a fourth part of a messuage, 2 gardens, an orchard, 100 acres of land,
10 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, and 8 acres of
furze and heath in Westbromwyohe and Hondesworthe*

William Persons and Agues remitted all right to William Kelyng and his
heirs, for which William Kelyng gave them £16.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 Mary.

Between George Gryffyth, knight, complainant, and Stephen Warde,
gentleman, deforciant of 10 messuages, 10 cottages, 4 tofts, 20 gardens,
20 orchards, 40 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 300 acres of paoture,
20 acres of wood, and 10 acres of furze and heath in 'S'oxliall, Toxhall"
WoodhcuBes, Hi^hwall Hyll, Horeorcssei and Newborowe.

Stephen remitted all right to George and his heirs, for which George gave
him £140.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 Mary.

Between George Wode, complainant, and Thomis Venibles, knight,
deforciant of 7 messuages, 300 acres of land, 40 acre^ of meadow, 300 acres
of ^»ture, and 10 acres of wood in Prestwode.

Thomas remitted all right to George and his heirs, for which George gave
him £80.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 Mary.

Between William Egerton, complainant, and Humphrey Smyth and Joan
his wife, deforciants of 18 acres of land and 2 acres c»f wood in Balterley,
Andel0y, and Betteley.

Humphrey and Joan remitted all right to William and his heirs, for
which William gave them 20 niai-ks of silver.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 Mar)\

Between George Wode, complainant, and Laurence Wodnet, gentleman,
deforciant of a messuage, 20 acres of land, 8 acreji of meadow, and 20 acres
of pasture in Balterley.

216 FINAL CONCOKDS, STAFFOKDSHIKE. TEMP. MARY.

Laurence granted that the said tenements which George Wodnet held
for his life, after the decease of the said George Wodnet may remain to
George Wode and his heirs for ever, for which George Wode gave him
£20.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 1 Mary.

Between Edward Aston, knight, complainant, and George Blount, knight,
deforciant of a cottage, 6 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, and 6 acres
of wood in Lee.

George remitted all right to Edward and his heirs, for which Edwanl
gave him £23.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 1 Mary.

Between Thomas Carns, armiger, George Frevyle, armiger, Bichaid
Cupper, and Robert Fletcher, gentleman, complainants, and William Paget,
knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Lord Paget, of Beawdesert,
and Anne, his wife^ deforciants of the manors of Bromley, otherwise called
Paflrettes Bromley, otherwise called Abliottes Bromley, Hurst, and Bromley
Hurst, and the parks called " the Ghrdate Piirkd of Bromley," and " Bentley
Parke,*' also 60 messuages, 20 cottages, 20 tofts, 100 burgages, 2 water-mills,
2 dove-cotes, 40 gardens, 40 orchards, 1,000 acres of laud, 100 acres of meadow,
1,000 acres of pasture, 1,000 acres of wood, i*00 acres of furze and heath,
500 acres of common of pasture, free warren, view of frankpledge, fairs,
markets, and £20 of rent, in Bromley, otherwise called Paerettes Bromley,
otherwise called Abbottes Bromley, Hurst, and Bromley Hurst, and the
rectory of Bromley aforesaid, also of the advowsbn of the church and
vicarage of Bromley.

Wuliam aiid Aiine granted to Richard and Rdbert an Annual rent of £50,
issuing from the said manors, parks, and tenements, for which Richard and
Robert granted the said annual rent to William for his life, with remainder
to the executors and assigns of the said William, for 15 years after his
decease, and after that term to jheniain to Thohlas Paget, second son of the
said William, and his issue male, and failing such; to Henry Paget, knight,
son and heir apparent of. the said William, and his issue male, and failing
such, to Charles Paget, third son of the said William, and his issue male, and
failing such, to the heirs male df the said William, by the said Anne, and
failing such, to Etheldreda Aleyn, the wife of Christopher Aleyn, knight,
Anne Lee, the wife of Henry Lee^ knight, Jane Paget, Elianor Paget,
.Dorothy Paget, ftnd Griselda I^aget, daughters of the said William, for their
lives, and the longest liver of them, with remainder to the right heirs of the
said William for ever. For which the said Thomas and George granted to
the said William the said manors, pzirks, tenements, etc:, for his life, with
remainder to his executors and assigns, fdr 15 years after his decease, to
remain after that term to the said Thomas Pa^et, for his life, then to the
said Henry, and his heirs male, and failing such, to the heirs male of the
said William, by Anne, his wife, and faihng such, to the said Etheldreda,
AiHie Lee, Jane, Elianor, Dorothy (and Griselda), and the longest liver of
them, with remainder to the right heirs of the said William for ever.

On the Octaves of St. iiichafel: 1 and 2 Philip and Mary:
Between Lewis Browne, complainant, and EdVard Harpesfeld, otherwise
Mytton, armiger, and Anne, his wife, and Humphrey Cotton, hriniger, and
Anne, his wife, deforciants of a messiiage, 100 acres of land, 17 acres of
meadow, and 20 acres of pasture in NeVton, near Blyffeld.

The deforciants acknowledged the said tenements to be the ri^ht of
Lewis, for which Lewis granted them to Hutnphrey, and Anne, his wife, for
60 yeiirs ; rendering to I^wis and his heirn, for the first 10 years of the said
(50 years, a red rose at the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, if it
be demanded, and after the said tei m of 10 years, for the i esidue of the said

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFOKDSHIKE. TEMP. PHILIP AND MARY. 217

60 years, 30«. annually. The said Lewis also granted to Edward, and Anne,
his wife, and the heirs of the said Edward, the reversion of the said tenements
and rent for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between John Alyn, complainant, and Richard Pettye, and Ellen, his
wife, deforciants of a moiety of a messuage, 20 acres of land, 2 ) acres of
meadow, 60 acres of piudtiire, 4 acres of wood, and ISs. of rent, in Kylwiohe,
Coton, and Garsall.

Richard and Ellen remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which
John gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between John Leveson, armiger, complainant, and Thomas Alen, gentle-
man, and Margaret, his wife, deforciants Of 3 messuages, and a moiety of a
messuage, and of 4 barns, 5 orchards, 60 acres of land) 5 acres of meadow,
40 at^res of pasture, and 10 acres of furze aiid heath, in Wolverhampton,
Heythe, and Wednesfeld.

Thomas and Margaret remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which
John gave them £105.

On the Octaves of St. Michael- 1 and 2 l^hilip and Mary.

Between Thomas Bassett, armiger, complainant, and Ralph Sacheverell,
gentleman, deforciant of the manor of Hsmtes, otherwise Hynoe, and of
20 messu^iges, 2 cottages, 1,000 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 80 acres
of pasture, 300 acres of wood, 1,000 acres of fiirze and heath, and £5 of rent
in Hyntes, otherwise Hsmce, aiid yTyggyngion,

Ralph remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs^ for which Thomas gave
him 530 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between Thoma^ Pyetd, geiltleman, complainant^ 'and John Mercer,
deforciant of 2 me^saages, 60 acres of laud, 6 acres of meadow, 10 acres of
pasture, and 4 acres of wood, in Mytton.

John remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which Thomas gave
him £40.

On the Octates of St. Michael; 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between Edward North, knight, Lord North, complainant, and Henry
Stafford, Lord Stafford, and Ursdla, his wife, deforciants of the manor of
Tyllyntfton, and of a messuage, a garden, an orchard, 600 acres of land,
:KX) acres of meadow, d<K) actes (if pasture, 300 acres of furze and heath, and
l0O8. of rent, in Tyllynarton:

Henry and Ursula remitted all right to Edward and his heirs, for which
Edward gave them £440.

On the Octaves of St. MichaeL 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between Humphrey Cotton, armiger, and Anne, his wife, complainants,
and Henry Medilton, and Katherine, his wife, deforciants of 2 messuages.
30 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, :30 acres of pasture 4 acres of wood, and
common of pasture for 100 sheep and 20 beasts^ m GFreat Lo^ey and Little
lioxley.

Henry and Katherine remitted all rii^ht to Humphrey and Anne, and
the heirs df Humphrey, fdr which Humphrey and Anne gave them
£40.

On the Octaves df St Michael. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between Henry Wamor and John Chatterton, complainants, and William
Jefferey, deforciant of a messuage, a toft, a garden, an orchard, 60 acres of
land, 10 acresi df pasture, and 10 acres of mxyr^ in Rydffeley and
Handdcicairtf.

218 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. PHILIP AND MARY.

WiHiam remitted all right to Henry and John and the heiro of Henry, for
which Henry and John gave him £40.

On the Octaves of St MichaeL 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between Francis Warde, gentleman, complainant, and Edward North,
knight, Lord North, and Alice, his wife, deforciants of the manor of Tyllynff-
ton, and of a capital messuage, a gaixlen, an orchard, 600 acres of land,
300 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 900 acres of fui*ze and heath, and
100«. of rent, in Tyllyngion.

£dward and Alice remitted all right to Francis and his heirs, for which
Francis gave them £440.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 and i Philip and Mary.

Between Edward Lyttelton, knight, complainant, and Alice Tayler, widow,
and Richard Tayler, deforciants of 2 messuages, a cottage, 20 acres of land,
10 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, and 20 acres of
furze and heath in Bloxewyoh, liittle Blozewych, Walsall, and
Bentley.

Alice and Richard remitted all right to Edward and his heirs, for which
Edward gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Hilldry. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between Edward North, knight. Lord North, and Gilbert Gerrard,
gentleman, complainants, and Henry Lord Stafford, and the Lady Ursula, his
wife, deforciants of the manor of Pakington, and of 6 messuages, 4 cottage-s
an orchard, a garden, 200 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 150 acres of
pasture, 50 acres of wood, 300 acres of moor, 2(K) acres of furze and heath,
and £4 68, Sd. of rent, in Pakinfireton and Wygrs^ton.

Henry and Ursula remitted all right to Edward and Gilbert and
the heirs of Edward, for which Edward and Gilbert gave them 130 marks of
silver.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 and 2 Philip and Maxy.

Between Joan Starysniore, widow, complainant, and William Staresmore,
and Mary, his wife, deforciants of a moiety of 3 messuages, a bam, 3 orchards,
100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, and 6 acres of
wood, in the city of Liohflalde and Elmehurst.

William and Mary remitted all right to Joan, and her heirs, for which
Joan gave them £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between Humphrey Cumberford, armiger, Thomas Haitjourte, armiger,
Walter Harcourte, and Thomas Cumberford, gentlemen, complainants,
and John Jekes, gentleman, and Richard Jekes and Joan his wife,
deforciants of the manor or capital messuage called " The Moott Place," a
toft, 2 crofts, 60 acres of laud, 15 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, also of
common of pasture for 40 beasts and 2CX) sheep on 500 acres of common
pasture in Tamworth, Wiglngton, and Coton.

John, Richard^ and Joan remitted all right to the complainants and the
heirs of Humphrey, for which the complainants gave them ;£64.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between William Greslev, knight, complainant, and David Cawarden,
armiger, aud Matilda his wife, deforciants oi 2 messuages, 60 acres of land,
15 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, and 3d. of rent in
Blythbiurye, Hillridwar«, and Colton.

David and Matilda remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which
William gave them £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.
Between William Staunford, knight, complainant, and John Seyntligier,
knight, and Katherine his wife, deforciants of 2 messuages, 100 acres of land.

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. PHILIP AND HART. 219

60 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, 1,000 acres of furze
aod heath, and £6 of rent in Hanflwarth, Hampsted, Pyrry and Fyrry Barr.
John and Katherine remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which
William gave them 200 marks of silver.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between Hugh Spittill and Richard Billingeslej, complainants,and Bichard
Spittill, deforciant of 4 acres of meadow, and 30 acr<>8 of pastui'e in Butteley.
Bichard Spittill remitted all right to Hu^h and Richard BillingCHley to the
heirs of Bichard, for which Hugh and Bichard Billingesley gave him £30.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between Thomas Salte and Elizabeth his wife, complainants, and John
Sherwyn, deforciant of a messuage, 40 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow,
10 acres of pasture, and 6 acres of moor and marsh in Rioardeaoote and Barton.

John acKnowledged the said tenements to be the right of Thomas, for
which Thomas and Elizabeth granted ihem to John from the Feast of the
Purification of the Blessed Mary, a.d. 1654, for 60 years, rendering annually
to Thomas and his heirs lOs.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between William Stone and Henry Eginton, complainants, and Thomas
Eginton and Margery his wife, and John Egiuton and Katherine his wife,
deforciants of 5 messuages, 3 cottages, 2 tofts, 100 acres of land, 60 acres of
meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 100 acres of wood, 40 acres of furze and heath,
and 40 acres of moor and marsh in EsSTngton, lylton, Bussburye, Briusford,
and Coven.

The deforciants remitted all right to William and Henry, and the heirs of
William, for which William and Henry gave them 230 marks of silver.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between Edmund James, complainant, ana Thomas Wynste and Dorothy
his wife, deforciants of 8 acres of land in Bowley Somerey.

Thomas and Dorothy remitted all right to Edmund and his heirs, for
which Edmund gave them £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between Robert Thyckyns, complainant, and Philip Hyntys, otherwise
Hynce, deforciant of a moiety of 6 messuages, 6 gardens, 6 orchards, 600 acres
of land, 200 acres of meadow, 600 acres of pasture, 200 acres of wood, and
40 acres of furze and heath in Prdstwood.

Philip acknowledged the said moiety to be the right of Robert, for which
Robert granted to Philip an annual rent of 36^. 10a. issuing from the said
moiety for ever.

On the Quindene of Easten 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

Between Richard Jurden, complainant, and William Vallans and Elizabeth
his wife, deforciants of a croft and 1^ acres of meadow in Wolverhampton.

William and Elizabeth remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for
which Richard gave them £10.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Gervase Clyfton, Anthony Nevyle, William Meryng, William
Holies, knights, Richard Whalley, armiger, Humphrey Cumberforth, armiger,
George Laaselles, armiger, Michael Purfrey, armiger, Edward Thurland,
anniger, Thomas Babyngton, armiger, Hugh Thornell, armiger, Fraucis
Ryggeley, armiger, Thomas Cumberforth, and Walter Hercourt, gentlemen,
complainants, and John Hercye, knight, and Elizabeth his wife, deforciants
of a moiety of the manors of Olyfton-Campvyle, and Pype, also of a
moiety of 100 messuages, 40 cottages, 20 burgages, 30 tofts, a water-mill,
100 gardens, 1,000 acres of land, 500 acres of meadow, 1,000 acres of pasture,
100 acres of Wood, 1,000 acres of furze and heath, and 100«. of rent in Clyfton-

220 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFF0RD3HIUB. TEMP..PU1LJP AKD MAKY.

Oaxapvyle, P7PO» Hawnton, liydhfeUk, Tamwortlij Kynffes'Bromley, Hoppas,
Wyffflrynton, Woodhowse, Chorley, Edyall, Hasyllore^ Farwall, Wittin^oii,
Homeriohe, aud Horlaston, aud of the advuwson of the church of Clyftcn
Gampvyle.

John and Elizabeth remitted all right to the complainants^ for which the
complainants gave them £1,065.

On the Octaves of St Michael 2 and 3 Philip and Maiy.

Between John Chattarton, complainant, and Ihonias Swynf en, gentleman,
and Bichard Swynfeu, gentleman, deforciants of a messuage, 10 acres of land,
10 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, 6 acres of Wood, aud 10«. of rent in
Wlisrttynflrton, Tinunore, TaxzLhome^ Fissherweke, and Blforde.

Thomas and Bichard remitted ail right to John and his heirs, for which
John gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St MichaeL 2 and 3 Philip aud Mary.

Betweeu John Gyifordj knight, complainant, and William Bume, defor-
ciant of a messuage, a barn, a garden, 60 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow,
40 acres of pasture, and 20 acres of wood in Stretton.

William remitted all right to John and his heirs^ for which John gave
him £40.

On the Octaves of St MichaeL 3 and 3 Philip aud Mary*
Between William Stampforde, armiger, complainant, and Thomas Swynfen,
and Bichard Swynfen, gentlemen, deforciants of a messuage, an orchard,
30 acres of land, 40 acres of pasture, and 2 acres of wood in Pakynton.

Thomas and Bichard i-emitted all right to William and his heirs, for which
William gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Jdhii Pype,' complainant, aud William Elidtt aud Agn^ his wife,
deforciants of 2 messuages, 20 acres of laud, 4 acres of meadow, aud 2 aci-es
of pasture in Borlaston:

William and Agnes remitted all right to John and hifli heirs, for which
John gave them £20.

On the Octates of St Michael. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Bichard Spyttell, and Humphrey Spyttell, complainants, and
Hugh Spyttell, deforciant of a messuage, 40 acres of land, and 10 acres of
pasture m Enfald and Morffe.

Hugh remitted all right to Bichard and Humphreyj and the heirs of
Humphrey, for which Bichard and Humphrey gave hiiii £40:

On the Octaves of St Michael. 8 and 3 Philip and Mary*

Between Thomas Chamber and Baiph Dale, complainants, and Humphrey

Smythe and Joan his wife, deforciants of a messuage, 12 acres of laud,

5 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture, and 5 acres of wood in Audeley and

Balterley.

Humphrey and Joan acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of

Thomas, tor which the Complainants granted them to Hiimphrey and Joan,

aud the heirs of Joan for ever.

On the Octaves of St Michael. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary:

Between Humphrey Smythe, complainant, and Bichard Henshawe and

Isabel his wife, deforciants of 3 acres uf wooil and a moiety of a water-mill in

Audeley and Batterley.

Bichard and Isabel remitted all right td Humphrey aud his heirs, for

which Humphrey gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St Michael. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between William Siartt:n; the jf'buuger^ bouiplaiuaut^ andBichatxi StArien,

FINAL CO^X0KDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP FHILIP AND MARY. 221

deforciant of a burgage, a garden, an orchard, and 20 acres of land in
Uttoxatur,

Richard remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which William
gave him £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between John Aston, gentleman, complainant, and William Russheton
and £lleD, his wife, deforciants of a moiety of a messuage in Uttoxatur.

William and Ellen remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which
John gave them £11.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 2 ai^d 3 Philip and Mary.

Between George Wood, gen|^leman, cou^plaiuant, and Thomas YenaliKs,
knight, deforciant of 10 messuagen, 6 cottages, 20 gardens, 20 orchards,
100 acres of laud, 30 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood,
2vX) acres of furzi audi heath, and 20«. of reut in Hampstall Rudware, other-
wise Budware Hamstal^.

Thomas ren^itted all right to George and his heirs, for which George gave
him £100.

On the Octaves of St. Michael 2 and 3 J*hilip amd Marjr.

Between Humphrey Coton, gentleman, and Anne, his wife, complainants,
and Thomas Fitz Herbert, knight, and John Strethay, gentleman, deforciaiits
of 4 acres of meadow, 60 acres of pasture, and 16 acres of wood in Bromley
Beffis.

Thomas and John remitted all right to Humphrey an4 Anne and the
heirs of Humphrey, for which Thomas and John ga^e them 100 marks of
silver.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Humphrey Coton, gientleman, and Anne, his ^ife, complainants,
and Henry Coton, gentleman, and Ralph Coton, his son, deforciants of
30 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, and 4 acres of
wood, and of common of pasture for 104 sheep and 1^ beasts in Oreat Wurley,
Little Wurley, Bui^sbaU, Ald^riohe, and Barr0.

Henry and Ralph remitted all right to Humphrey apd Anne and the
heirs of Humphrey, for which Humphrey and Anue gave them £80.

Oiji the Octaves of St. MichaeJ. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between John Jones, complainant, and Anne Knott, widow, deforciant
of 30 acres of land and 30 acres uf ]>a8tnre in West Brozn-jvych^.

Anne remitted aU right to John and hi^ heirs, for which John gave her
£40.

Ot) the Octaves of St. Michae). 2 and 3 Philip apd Mary.

Between Henry Whorwood, c«•nlplain^Ilt, apd Robert Broke, knight, and
Dorothy, his wife, deforciants of 12 acres of land and half an acre of meadow
in Bobsmston.

Robert and Dorothy remitted all right to Henry and his heirs, for which
Henry gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St, MichaeJ. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Nicholas Purslowe, gentleman, complainant, and Hugh Erswyke,
armiger, and John Woddyng, deforciant of 5 messuages, a cottage, 2 tofts,
a water-mill, 500 acres of land, 1(X) acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, and
10 acres of wood in Little Sondon.

Hugh and John acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of
Nichohis, for which Nicholas granted them to John for one month, with
remainder after that term to the said Hugh and Anne, his wife, and their
issue, and failing such, to the right heirs of Hugh for ever.

222 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. PHIUP AND MARY.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Bobert Broke, knight, and Dorothy, his wife, complainants, and
Henry Worwood and Joan, his wife, deforciants of 12 acres of land and
3 acres of meadow in Lutley.

Henry and Joan remitted all right to Eobert and Dorothy and the heirs
of Robert) for which Bobert and Dorothy gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Hugh Kogers and Thomas Berdemore, complainants, and Francis
Ward, gentleman, and Kllen his wife, deforciants of a messuage, 3 cottages,
30 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 80 acres of pasture, and 10 acres of wood
in Wyttemore, Cwynnerton, and Acton,

Francis and Ellen remitted all right to the complainants, for which the
complainants gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Hillar}'. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between John Pype and Anne, his wife, complainants, and Bobert Cart-
wright and Joan, his wife, deforciants of a messuage, 30 acres of land, 4 acres
of meadow, and 4 acres of pasture in Oveipen, Netherpen, and Overton.

Bobert and Joan remitted all right to John and Anne and the heirs of
John, for which John and Anne gave them £30.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 and 2 Philip and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Hillary. 2 and 3 Philip
and Mary.

Between Bobert Byddell, complainant, and Giles Everton, the elder, and
Elizabeth, his wife, and Giles Everton, the younger, and Elizabeth, his wife,
deforciants of 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow,
200 acres of pasture, 100 acres of furze and heath, and 2d. of rent in Bysbury,
Esyngton, and Wolverhampton.

The deforciants acknowledged the said tenemeiita to be the right of
Bobert, for which Bobert granted to Giles the younger, and Elizabeto, his
wife, and their issue, a messuage, a garden, 60 acies of laud, 20 acres of
meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 50 acres of furze and heath, and a penny of
rent, parcel of the said tenements ; rendering annually to the said Bobert and
his heirs £4 The said B*>bert also granted to Giles, the elder, the reversion
of the said parcel of the said tenements and rent of £4, for his life, with
remainder to Giles the younger, and Elizabeth and their i^sue, and failing
such, to the right heirs of Giles, the elder, for ever. And further, the said
Bobert granted to Giles, the elder, the residue of the said tenements for
his life ; rendering annuallv a grain of com only, with remainder to
Elizabeth, wife of the said Giles, the elder, for her life ; rendering
annually to the said Bobert and his heirs 4 marks. The said Bobert also
|;rranted to the said Giles, the younger, and Elizabeth, his wife, and their
issue, the reversion of the residue of the said tenements, with remainder to
the right heirs of Giles the elder for ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between George Warner, and James Astyn, complainants, and Gilbert
Walton, deforciant of 2 messuages, 5 cottages, 60 acres of laud, 10 acres of
meadow, and 20 acres of wood in Mere, Weston, Ciiny, and Walton.

Gilbert remitted all right to the complainants, for which the complainants
gave him £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Bobert Byddell, complainant, and William Wescote, armiger,
and Katherine, his wife, deforciants of a moiety of a messuage, a toft, a
garden, 120 acres of land, 24 acres of meadow, 400 acres of pasture, 70 acres
of wood and 100 acres of furze and heath in Pype-Bydware, and Kydware

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. PHILIP AND MARY. 223

William and Katherioe acknowledged the said moiety to be the right of
Bobert, for which Robert granted to the said William and his heira an annual
rent of 5 marks ipauing from the said tenements, to be paid at the Feasts of
St. Michael and the Annunciation, commencing at the Feast of the said
Feasts which shall happen to be next after the decease of Eleanor Brayles.
And further, the said KoV)ert granted the said tenements to the said E^atherine,
except the said rent, for one month, with remainder after that term to Ralph
Cotton and Margery, his wife, and their issue, and failing such, to the rignt
heirs of Ralph for ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between George Warner, James Whitall, and James BEdkyn, complainants,
and Thomas Balkyn, deforciants of a messuage, 3 cottagts, 3 gajxiens, an
orchard, 80 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, and 100 acres of pastme in
Fullford.

Thomas remitted aU ri^ht to the complainants, and the heirs of
George, for which the complainants gave him £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Humphrey Coton, armiger, and Anne, his wife, complainants,
and Thomas Walton, and Elizabeth, his wife, and John Walton, son and heir
of the said Thomas, deforcian^« of 100 acres of pasture, and 10 acres of
meadow, and common of pasture for 100 sheep and 3J beasts in Chedle,
othei-wise Chedull.

The deforciants remitted all right to Humphrey and Anne, and the heirs
of Humphrey, for which Humphrey and Anne gave them £80.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between John Arnewey, and William P^tt, complainants, and John
Fetherston, and Grace, his wife, deforciants of 2 messuages, 2 gaidens,
50 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, and 30 acres of pasture in Sharoshnll,
Wclverlianipton, and FeiherstoD.

John Fetherston and Grace remitted all right to John Arnewey and
William, and the heirs of William, for which John Arnewey and William
gave them £A0.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Thomas Alen, John Saunders, and William Hodgeson, com-
plainants, and William Stokes, amii^er, deforciant of a messuage, a cottage,
a barn, a toft, a garden, an orchard, 15 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, and
10 acres of wood in Anysley.

William Stokes remitted all right to the complainants and the heirs of
Thomas, for which the complainants gave him £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Thurstan Whythouse, complainant, and Henry Crosse, and
Margery, his wife, deforciants of a messuage, a cottage, 10 acres of land,
4 acres of meadow, and 10 acres of pasture in Breerley.

Henry and Margery remitted all right to Thurstan and his heirs, for
which Thurstan gave them £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Thurstan Whitehouse, complainant, and Thomas Corbyn,
gentleman, and Anne, his wife, deforciants of 6 acres of meadow, 20 acres of
pasture, and half an acre of wood in Tibbinirton, called Hurstlestowe,
HnxBtmedowe, and Cleycroft.

Thomas and Anne remitted all right to Thurstan and his heirs, for which
Thurstan gave them £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.
Between John Leveson, armiger, complainant, and Richard Pultney, armiger,
and Joan, his wife, deforciants of 47 acres of pasture in Wolverhampton.

224 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. PHILIP AND MARY.

Richard and Joan remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John
gave them £160.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

Between Thomas Ofiley, the elder, citizen and alderman of London,
complainant, and Philip Bolde, citizen and clothworker of London, and Joan,
his wife, deforciants of 30 messuages, 30 cottages, 20 tofts, 20 barns,
4 dove-cotes, 1,000 acres of land, 140 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture,
60 acres of wood, 1,000 acres of turbary, 1,500 acres of furze and heath,
and 408, of rent in Wolverhampton, WiUenbAll, otherwise Wilnall,
Caxifiwall, Whelley More, DUron, Blower, Swafisoowe, otherwise Swynscowe,
Bellln^on, Bradley, HaUouffhton, otherwise Houfirtou, Wyndemylfild,
Waterfilde, Whatley, Donston, Fenokriohe, Donston Hall, Bold Hall, other-
wise BoiRrldhall, Seiffheyford, Benton, otherwise Boonton, Bentley, Lit till
Aeton, Deamedale, Castill, and 'W'ftlsall.

Philip and Joan remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which
Thomas gave them £760.

On the Quindene of St. Martin. 2 apd 3 Philip and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 and 4 Philip
and Mary.

Between George Langham, and Edward Boone, complainants, and
Richard Hudleston, and Sibil, his wife, John Bowes, and Anne, his wife,
deforciants of a moiety of the manor of Elford, and of a moiety of
1,000 acres of land, 300 acres of meadow, 600 acres of pasture, 50 acres of
wood, and £20 of rent in Elford, Haselor, Okkeley, and Tamworth.

The deforciants acknowledged the said moieties to be the right of George,
for which George and Edward granted to Sibil an annual rent of £20, to oe
received at the Feasts of St. Michael, and the Annunciation issuing from the
said moieties, for her life, commencing at the Feast of the said Feasts which
shall happen to be next after the decease of the said Richai'd. They also
granted to the said Richard the said moieties for his life, with remainder to
the said John and Anne, and to the heirs of the said Anne for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Michael, 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Gilbert Astley, gentleman, complainant, and Thomas
Hordewyke, and Joan, his wife, deforciants of a messuage, a garden, an
orchard, 100 aires of land, 20 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 10 acres
of wood, 6 acres of moor, 4 acres of marsh, and 10 acres of furze and heath
in Burnell.

Thomas and Joan granted the reversion of the said tenements after the
death of John Hordewycke, and Joan, his wife, who hold them for their
lives, to Gilbert and his heirs, for which Gilbert gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Valentine Browne, armiger, complainant, and Nicholas
Bagenall, knight, and Ellen, his wife, deforciants of the manors of Leke and
Frith, and of the site of the late monastery of Delacree, also of
400 messuages, 40 cottages, 40 tofts, 6 water-mills, a dove-cote, 4,000 acres of
land, 2,000 acres of meadow, 3,000 acres of pasture, 1,000 acres of wood,
2,000 acres of furze and heath, 200 acres of marsh, and £20 of rent in I^eke,
Frltli, Tettesworth, Esyng:, Lowe, Bradnap, Byrchehold, Westwood
Woodcroft, Horwood, and Fyld.

Nicholas and Ellen remitted all right to Valentine and his heirs, with a
clause of warranty against Ralph Bagnall, knight, for which Valentine gave
them 800 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary. |

Between Robert Sutton, clerk, complainant, and Henry Stafford, Lord I

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. PHILIP AND MARY. 225

Stafford, and the Lady Ursula, lus wife, Henry Stafford, knight, and John
Badeley, deforciants of a messuage, a water-mill, a gardeu, an orchard,
300 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 20 acres of
wood, and 30 acres of furze and heath in Knotton, and BradwalL

The deforciants acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of
Bobert, for which Bobei-t granted them to John and his issue by Agues, his
wife, and failing such, to uie issue of the said John ; rendering annually to
the said Bobert and his heirs, 6s. 8i. He also granted the reversion of the
ssid tenements, and the said rent to the said Henry, Lord Stafford, and
Ursula, and to the heirs of Henry for ever.

On the Morrow of All Souls. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Boger Holbroke and Joan, his wife, complainants, and John
Bromley, deforciant of a messuage, 3 cottages, 4 gardens, 4 orchards,
30 acres of land, 10 atcres of meadow, and 10 acres of pasture in
Shareshill.

John remitted all right to Boger and Joan, and to the heirs of Boger,
for which Boger and Joan gave him £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Bichard Byllyngsiey, and William Byllyngsley, son of the said
Bichard, complainants, and John Toinyns, and Alice, his wife, deforciants of
a messuage, a cottage, a gardeu, an orchard, 30 acres of land, six acres of
meadow, and six acres of pasture in MorlT, within the parish of Enveld.

John and Alice remitted all right to Bichard and William, and to the heirs
of Bichard, for which Bichard and William gave them J^40*

On the Octaves of St. Micliael. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Bet^ een Balph Wescote, son of William Wescote, armiger, complainant,
and the same William, and Katherine, his wife, deforciants of a capital
measuage, 2 orcliards, a water-mill, a dove-cote, 2 gardens, a bam, 26 acres
of land, 40 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, and a free fishery in
Handysacre.

William and Katherine acknowledged the said tenements and fishery to
be the right of Balph, for which il^lph granted them to William and
Katherine for a term of 60 years if they so long live, or if one of them
should live so long, rendering annually to Balph and his heirs, a rose at the
Feast of St. John the Baptist if demanded.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Thomas Skrymsher, gentleman, complainant, and John
Skrymsher, armiger, deforciant of the manor of Johxbson, otherwise Johns-
ton, and of 5 messuages, a wind-mill, a dove-cote, 4 gardens, 100 acres of land,
30 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood, and Ss, Id. of
rent in Johnson, otherwise JohnBton, Broktou and Porsall, within the
parish of Ecclesall.

John remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which Thomas gave
him £80.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Bichard Bichardson, and John Beiye, complainants, and John
Hercye, knight, and Elizabeth, his wife, and Humphrey Fitz William,
armiger, deforciants of a moiety of the manor of Aston near Stone, and of a
moiety of 20 messuages, 10 cottages, 24 tofts, a water-mill, a dove-cote,
40 gardens, 40 orchards, 1,200 acres of land, 300 acres of meadow, 1,000 acres
of pasture, 120 acres of wood, 1,0(X) acres of moor, 1,000 acres of furze and
healh, 2 fisheries, and 40s, of rent in Aston, Borcweton, otuerwiKH
Bnrston, Stoke, Sandon, HUdeston, Enston, Waylescrofte, Padmore, ard
Blaklowe.

226 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. PHILIP AND MARY.

The deforciants acknowledged the said moieties to be the right of Richard,
for which Richard and John Berye, granted to Humphrey, a moiety of
2 measuages, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 2 tofts, the said dove-cote, the said mill,
700 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 700 acres of pasture, 500 acres of
moor, and two fisheries, in the said vills of Aston, Blaklowe, Borowstou,
otherwise Borston, Stoke, Bnston and Hyldeston, parcel of the first moiety
of the said manor and tenements, for one week, with remainder after that
term to Margaret Stanley, widow, after the death of Humphrey Stanley,
clerk, for 21 years ; rendering annually to RicliarJ and John, and to the
heirs of Richard, £24 Id.

The said Richard and John Berye also granted to John Hercy and
Elizabeth, and to the heirs of Elizabeth, the resiilue of the moiety of the
said manor and tenements for ever. And the same Richard and John Berye
likewise granted to the said John Hercye, and Elizabeth, and to the
heirs of Elizabeth, the reversion of the moiety, and of the said tenements in
Aston, Blaklowe, BorowBtou, otherwise Burstou, Stoke, Bnston, and
HUdeston, and of the said rent of £24 Id. for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 and 4 Philip and Marv.

Between Thomas Alen, clerk, complainant, and Francis Warde, gentleman,
and Ellen, his wife, deforciants of 100 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow,
200 acres of pasture, and 10 acres of wood in TUlTngton.

Francis and Ellen remitted all right to Thomas, and his heii's, for which
Thomas gave them j£d40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Edward Manwaryng, armiger, complainant, and Williaiii Stoke,
armiger, deforciant of a messuage, a garden, an orchard, 60 acres of land,
12 acres of meadow, and 40 acres of pasture in Tutbnrye, and of 2 acres of
meadow in Annesley.

TVilliam remitted all right to Edward and his heii^ for which Edward
gave him £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Thomas Swetnam, complainant, and Thomas Adcocke, deforciant
of a messuage, 60 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, and 10 acres of pasture in
Whsrttynirton near liyohefeld, Tynxnore, Thoiahorne, and Fyssherwyke'wod.

i?homa8 Adcocke remitted all right to Thomas Swetnam and his heirs,
for which Thomas Swetnam gave him £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between John Aston, gentleman, and Richard Higgyns, and Margery,
his wife, deforciants of a messuage, 20 acres of land, 6 acres of meaidow,
20 acres of pasture, and 4 acres of wood in Uttoxatnr.

Richard and Margery granted the reversion of the said tenements after
the death of Christo)%er Clarke, and Elizabeth, his wife, who hold them for
the life (»f Elizalieth U) John and his heirs, for which John gave them
£40.

On the Octaves of St Mi«;haftl. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Betwc(Mi Roland Heywinl citizen and clotn worker of London, com-
plainant, and GeorgA Bhmte, knighc, deforciant of the manors of Overtene
and Iieiffiie^ aufl of 20 messuages, 10 cottages, 10 tofts, a water-mill,
1,000 acres of land, 140 acres of meadow, 600 acres of pasture, 60 acres of
wood, 500 acres of furze and heath, and 40.<. of rent in Overtene and Lelffhe,
and of the ad vow ion of the church of Oheckeley.

Oeorge remittod all right to Roland and liis heirs, for which Roland gave
him 800 mai'ks of silver.

FINAL CONCOUDS, STAFFOKDSHIRE. TEMP. PHILIP AND MARY. 227

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Henry Morton, and Margery, his wife, complainants, and
Roger Ban, and Alice, his wife, and John Haley, and Elizabeth, his wife,
deforciants of a messuage, a cottage, 40 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow,
40 acres of pasture, and 10 acres of wood in Buckenall.

The deforciants remitted all right to Henry and Margery, and to
the heirs of Margery, for which Henry and Margery gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Thomas Powell, and Elizabeth, his wife, complainants, and
Thomas Atkynes, deforciant of 2 messuages, 2 shops, a bam, a garden,
2 tofts, 10 acres of land, 20 acres of pasture, and 2 acres of wood in Wolver-
hampton.

Thomas Atkynes remitted all right to Thomas Powell, and Elizabeth, and
to the heirs of Elizabeth, for which Thomas Powell and Elizabeth gave him
40 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St. MichaeL 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Thomas Alen, clerk, complainant, and Humphrey Coton, gentle-
man, and Anne, his wife, deforciants of 40 acres of land, 100 acres of
meadow, 40 acres of j>asture, and 4 acres of wood in Tillyngton.

Humphrey and Anne remitted all right to Thomas, and his heirs, for
which Thomas gave them £205.

On the Octaves of St. Micliael. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Edward Grene, complainant, and Thomas Powell, and Elizabeth,
his wife, deforciants of 2 messuages, a shop, a bam, a garden, 2 tofts,
10 acres of land, 20 acres of pasture, and 2 acres of wood in Wolver-
haxnton.

Thomas and Elizabeth remitted all right to Edward, and his heirs, for
which Edward gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Francis Agard, armiger, complainant, and William Wescott,
gentleman, deforciant of a moiety of 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 2 orchards,
40 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, and 10 acres of pasture in Hllrydware,
Handysaore, and Bydware-Maveson, and of a moiety of a fishery in the
water of Trent.

William remitted all right to Francis and his heirs, for which Francis
gave him £30.

On the Octaves of St. MichaeL 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Hugh Hogers and Thomas Bardemore, complainants, and Francis
Ward, gentleman, and Ellen his wife, deforciants of a messuage, 3 cottages,
30 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, BO acres of pasture, and 10 acres of
wood in Wsrttemore, Swynnerton, and Aoton.

Francis and Ellen remitted all right to the complainants, and the heirs of
Hugh, for which the complainants gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Willinm Fynney, complainant, and Balph Egerton, knight,
deforciant of a messuage, a toft, 30 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow,
40 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood, and 10 acres of furze and heath in
F3mney Lane, and Ohednlton.

Ralph remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which William gave
him £40.

On the Quindeiie of St. Hillary. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.
Between Thomas Greye, armiger, complainant, and Richard Pulteney,
armiger, and Joan his wife, deforciants of the manor of Seysdon, and of

Q 2

228 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSrilKE. TEMP. PHILIP AND M^VRY.

4 messuages, a water mill, 20 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 20 acres
of pasture, 100 acres of furze and heath, and 208. of rent in Selsdou.

Kichard and Joan remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which
Thomas gave them 100 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary. i

Between John Lawton, gentleman, complainant, and George Blount, i

knight, deforciant of the manor of Balterley, and of 6 messuages, 6 cottages,
8 tofts, 6 gardens, 6 orchards, 600 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow,
300 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood, 200 acres of furze and he^th, 20 acres
of land covered with water, £6 of rent, and view of Frankpledge, in
Balterley, and Bartoznley.

George remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John gave him
£160.

On the Octaves of St Hillary. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between John Clemson, complainant, and William Wylkys and Joan his
wife, deforciants of 2 messuages, 6 gardens, 30 tofts, 200 acres of land,
10 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, 100 acres of
furze and heath, and 20 acres of moor in Westbromwyolie.

William and Joan remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John
gave them £40

On the Quindene of Easter. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between John Savage, knight, complainant, and Humphrey Swyn-
nerton, armiger, deforciant of the manor of Bushton Speaoer, and of
30 messuages, 20 tofts, a water-mill, 30 gardens, 1,000 acres of land, 300 acres
of meadow, 50 acres of pasture, 200 acres of wood, 200 acres of turbary, and
20<. of rent in Bushton-Spenoer, Corneford, otherwise Wliamefoxd, Calden,
Anstenfyide, Clowdewood, and WaterflaXl.

Humphrey remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John gave
him £440.

On the Quindene of Easter. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Sibil Sherwyn, widow, complainant, and Thomas Salte, defor-
ciant of a messuage, 40 acres of land, 10 aci^es of meadow, 20 acres of
imsture, and 10 acres of moor and marsh in Bycardscote and Burton.

Thomas remitted all right to Sibil and her heirs, for which Sibil gave him
£40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Edward Staunford, gentleman, complainant, and Thomas Salte,
deforciant of a messuage, 40 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 20 acres of
pasture, and 10 acres of moor and marsh in Bycardsoote and Burton.

ThomajB remitted all right to Edward and his heirs, for which Edward
gave him £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between William Forde and Agnes his wife, complainants, and William
Stoke, armiger, deforciant of a messuage, a toft, a garden, an orchard,
24 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, and 12 acres of pastiu*e in Annesley and
ByddynsTB in Annesley.

William Stoke remitted all ri^ht to William Forde and A^es, and to the
heirs of William, for which William Forde and Agnes gave him 50 marks of
silver.

On the Quindene of Easter. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between William Gybbyns, complainant,, and Eichard Gybbyns and

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. PHIUP AND MARY. 229

Marraret hia wife, deforciants of a messuac^e, 20 acres of land, 5 acres 6t
meaaow, and 40 acres of pasture in Bttsmffshall, Breerle^, and Bradeley.

Richard and Margaret remitted all right to William and his heirs, for
which William gave them £80.

On the Quindene of Easter. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.
Between Robert Savage, gentleman, complainant, and Richard Norton
and Joan his wife, deforciants of 4 messuages, 10 burgages, 6 tofts, 4 gardens,

4 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, 2 acres of wood, and
40 acres of furze and heath in Burton-upon-Trent.

Richard and Joan remitted all right to Robert and his heirs, for which
Robert gave them £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Henry Cartwryght, complainant, and Thomas Carryer, and
Margery his wife, deforciants of a cottage, a bam, a garden, and 3 acres of
land in Coven.

Thomas and Margery remitted all right to Henry and his heirs, for which
Henry gave them £20.

On the Quindene of Easter. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between John Leveson, armiger, complainant, and John Jenynffes and
Elizabeth his wife, deforciants of 2 messuages, 2 j^ardens, and an orchard in
Walmll.

The deforciants remitted all right to John Leveson and his heirs, for which
John Leveson gave them £30.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.
Between Joan Robynson, widow, complainant, and Edward Wystowe and
Elizabeth his wife, deforciants of 3 messuages, 3 cottages, a dove-cote,

5 gardens, and an acre of land in Tameworth.

Edward and Elizabeth remitted all right to Joan and her heirs, for which
Joan gave them 1 30 marks of silver.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between William Lyttley, otherwise Parsons, and Isabel his wife, com-
plainants, and Richard BydduU, deforciant of a messuage, 2 gardens,
40 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 16 acres of pasture, 2 acres of
wood, and 6 acres of furze and heath in Handesworthe, otherwise Hand»-
worth.

Richard remitted all right to William and Isabel and to the heirs of
William, for which William and Isabel gave them £80.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinitv. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

Between Richard Chambers, otherwise Milward, gentleman, complainant,
and Francis Warde, armiger, and Ellen his wife, derorciants of 200 acres of
pasture in Tyllynirtou.

Francis and Ellen remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for which
Richard gave them £420.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 and 5 Philip
and Mary.

Between William Dethik, armiger, complainant, and Robert Walton
deforciant of a bam, 6 acres of meadow, and 4 acres of pasture, in Burton-
upon-Trent.

Robert remitted all right to William and his heirs for which William
gave him £40.

230 nNAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. PHILIP AND MARY.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 and 5 Philip
and Mary.

Between James Duffeld, and Frances, his wife, complainants, and Thomas
Porter, and Anne, his wife, deforciants of a fourth part of 3 messuages,
100 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, and 6 acres of wood,
in Cowley and Bradley.

Thomas and Anne remitted all right to James and Frances, and to the
heirs of James, for which James gave them £20.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Bobert Byddell, complainant, ana John Sharpe, and Agnes
Sharpe, deforciants of a messuage, a toft, a garden, an orchard, 60 acres of
land, 3 acres of meadow, and 3 acres of pasture, in Tresull, Overton, Seyadon,
and Wombome.

John and Agnes acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of
Robert, for which Robert granted them to John for his life, with remainder
to Agnes, and her issue, and failing such, to William Bradeley and his heirs
for ever.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 3 and 4 Philip and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Michadl. 4 and 5 Philip
and Mary.

Between Humphrey Coton, gentleman, and Anne, his wife, complainants,
and Thomas Atkyns, and Anne, his wife, deforciants of a messuage, a barn,
an orchard, 20 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow, 30 acres of pasture, and of
common of pasture for 100 sheep, and 20 beasts, in Oheokeley and Over
Tesme.

Thomas and Anne remitted all right to Humphrey, and Anne, his wife,
and to the heirs of Humplirey, for which Humphrey, and Anne, his wife,
gave them £40.

On the Quindene of St. MichaeL 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Humphrey Hope, complainant, and John Robynson, and Alice,
his wife, deforciants of a barn, 2 acres of meadow, and 5 acres of pasture, in
Stowreton.

John and Alice remitted all right to Humphrey, and his heirs, for which
Humphrey gave them £26.

On the Octaves of St. MichaeL 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Richard Frauncys, complainant, and John Parsehowse, gentle-
man, and Alice, his wife, deforciants of an acre of meadow, and 30 acres of
pasture, in Walshall and Typton.

John and Alice remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for which
Richard gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 and 5 Bhilip and Mary.

Between John Skrymsher, complainant, and TnomaB Moreton, gentleman,
deforciant of 2 messuages, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 40 acres of
pasture, 20 acres of wood, and 20^. of rent, in Norbury.

Thomas remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John gave
him £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Edward Spratt, gentleman, complainant, and John Edge,
and William Edge, his son, and Mary, wife of the said William, deforciants
of 4 aciee of meadow, and 14 acres of pasture, in Homerwiolie, and Brend-
wood.

The deforciants remitted all right to Edward and his heirs, for which
Edward gave them £40.

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. PHILIP AND MAKY. 231

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Edward Frythe, complainant, and Geor^ Colston, deforciant of
18 acres of land, 38 acres of meadow, 17 acres of pasture, and 8 acres of wood,
in Shenston.

George remitted all right to Edward and his heirs, for which Edward
gave him £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 2 and 3 Philip and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. MichaeL 4 and 5 Philip
and Mary.

Between Francis Crosse and Edward Colbame, complainants, and William
Wescote, gentleman, and Thomas Wescote, deforciants of 12 acres of land, in
Bydware Havesyn, and of a moiety of 30 acres of pasture, in Ridware
aforesaid, also of a fourth part of the advowson of the church of Bydware

William and Thomas acknowledged the said tenement, moiety, and fourth
part to be the right of Francis, for which Francis and Edward granted to
William and his heirs, an annual rent of I6s. 6'i., issuing from the said
tenements.

And they further granted to the said Thomas the said tenements and
fourth part for one mouth, with remainder after that term to Francis Agarde
and his heirs for ever.

On the Octaves of St MichaeL 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between John Levesou, armiger, complainant, and John Bromley, and
Agnes his wife, and Boger Holbroke, and Joan, his wife, deforciants of a
messuage, 3 cottages, 4 gardens, 4 orchards, 30 acres of land, 10 acres of
meadow, and 10 acres of pasture, in Shareshyll.

The deforciants remitted all right to John Leveson and his heirs, for
which John Leveson gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between John Leveson, armiger, complainant, and Eichard Pultney, and
Joan, his wife, deforciants of the manors of Ashemore and Wolverhampton,
and of 4 messuages, 6 cottages, a dove-cote, 200 acres of land, 40 acres of
meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 20 acres of wood, and 20 acres of furze and
heath, in Wolverhampton and Wednesfelde.

Richard and Joan acknowledged the said manors and tenements to be the
right of John, for which John granted to Richard and Joan, and to the heirs
of Joan, an annual rent of £30 to be paid at the Feasts of St Michael, and
the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the first payment commencing
at the first of those Feasts which shall happen to be next after the decease of
Thomas Leveson. He alsoj^rauted to them, and to the heirs of Joan, another
annual rent of £10 at the Feasts aforesaid, the first payment thereof com-
mencing at the first of those Feasts, which shall happen to be next after the
decease of the said John Leveson, and Cicilia, his wife, or of any
other person who in future shall happen to be his wife.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between William Staunford, complainant, and Anthony Babington,
gentleman, deforciant of a cottage, 20 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow,
40 acres of pasture, 4 acres of wood, and 5 acres of moor, in Tynmor.

Anthony remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which William
gave him 100 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between John Smyth, complainant, and Thomas Smyth, deforciant of

2 messuages, 70 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 30 acres of pasture,

3 acres of wood, and 20 acres of furze and heath, in Seysdon, Wombome, and
Overton.

232 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIUE. TEMP. PHILIP AND MARV.

Thomas remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John gave him
£40.

On the Octaves of St Michael. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between William Fourde, complainant, and Thomas Gerard, knight,
deforciant of a moiety of 4 acres of land, 12 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood,
and 4 acres of moor, in Bafimold.

Thomas remitted all right to William and his heirs, the said William
rendering to Thomas and his heirs, an annual rent of 8s., and rendering
immediately after the death of every tenant thereof, dying seized of the Faid
moiety, or of any parcel thereof, the best bea.st in the name of a heriot.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Richard Harpur, anuiger, aud John Babyngton, gentleman,
complainants, and Humphrey Swyuuert>u, armiger, Henry Yemon, armiger,
and William Fytzherbert, armiger, deforciants of the manors of Hylton,
Bsynflrton, Aspeley, and Shogynhyll, also of 1 3 messuages, 2 tofts, a water-mill,
and a wind-mill, 13 gardens, 13 orchards, 300 acres of land, 200 acres of
meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 200 acres of wood, 400 acres of furze and
heath, and £3 of rent, in Hylton, Esirngton, Aspeley, Shogynhyll, Wyg-gyne-
ton, Penkryche, and Shareshyll.

The deforciants acknowledged the said manors and tenements to be tlie
right of Richard, for which Richard and John granted to William an annual
rent of £23 11^. 4cif., issuing from the said manors aud tenements during the
life of Cassandria, now the wife of the said Humphrey, commencing after the
^lecease of the said Humphrey. Tliey also granted to the said Humphrey the
said manors and tenements for his life, with remainder to the said Henry, and
Margaret, his wife, one of the daughters and heirs apparent of the said
Humphrey, and to the heirs of the said Margaret for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 4 and 6 Philip and Mary.

Between William Staunford, armiger, complainant, and Anthony
Babyngton, gentleman, and Matthew Babyngton, roh aud heir apparent of
the said Anthony, deforciants of a cottage, 20 acns of land, 60 acres of
meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 4 acres of wood, and 5 acres of moor, in
Tymxnore.

Anthony and Matthew remitted all right to William aud h's heirs, for
which W illiam gave them 110 marks of silver.

On the Morrow of the Purification. 4 and 5 Philip aud Mary.

Between Richard Lathebery, complainauf, and James Blounte, knight.
Lord Mountjo,> e, deforciant of a cottage, 15 acres of meadow, and 30 acres of
pasture, called Faulde Moore, in Faulde.

James remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for which Richard gave
him £63.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Richard Myddelmore, and William Bothe, complainants, and
John Chetwyn, armiger, deforciant of the manors of Ghretwyche, Mutton,
and IzLffedter, otherwise Inerestree, and of 24 messuages, 10 cottages, a
mill, 24 gardens, 26 orchards, 500 acres of land, 500 acres of meadow,
300 acres of pasture, 40 acres of land covered with water, 4o0 acres of wood,
200 acres of moor and heath, and 47s. lO^d. of rent in Ghretwyohe, Mutton,
Inarester, otherwise In^estre, and Kybbulton.

John remitted all right to the complainants, for which they gave him
£140.

On the Octaves of St. Hillar}'. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.
Between William Fitzherbert, armiger, and Elizabeth, his wife, com-
plainants, and Humphrey Swynerton, armiger, deforciant of the manor of

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. PHILFP AND MARY. 233

Swynerton, and of 60 messuages, 10 cottages, a water-mill, 70 gardens,
2,000 acres of land, 1,000 acres of meadow, 2,000 acres of pasture, 1,000 acres
of wood, 3,000 acres of furze and heath, and £3 of rent in Swyuerton,
Aoton, Hatton, Shelton, Beeohe, Temefyn, Tsrtensore, and Blaklo.

Humphrey remitted all right to William and Elizabeth, and to the heirs
of Elizabeth, for which William and Elizabeth gave him £620.

On the Quindene of Easter. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Nicholas Browne, gentleman, complainant, and George Vernon,
knight, and Matilda, his wife, deforciants of a messuage, a water mill,
40 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood,
and 100 acres of furze and heath, called Kilneholnie M^adowe, and
Psrpehaye, in Brayoott.

George and Matilda remitted all right to Nicholas and his heirs, for
which Nicholas granted to the said George and his heirs an annual rent of
47^. Sd., issuing from the said tenements.

On the Octaves of the Purification. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter. 4 and 5 Philip and
Mary.

Between George Lumpe, complainant, and James Blunt, knight. Lord
Mountjoye, deforciant of a toft, 12 acres of meadow, 15 acres of pasture, and
3 acres of wood in Dracote, Cotton, and Hanberye.

James remitted all right to George and his heir;^, for which George gave
him £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between John Boylson, complainant, and James Blount, knight. Lord
Mountjoye, deforciant of a messuage, 120 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow,
60 acres of pasture, and 20 acres of wood in Hanbery.

James remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John gave him
£100.

On the Quindene of Easter. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Roland Ruggeley, armiger, complainant, and Clement Agard,
armiger, and Eleanor, his wife, deforciants of a cottage, a garden, 10 acres of
meadow, 100 acres of pasture, and 10 acres of wood in Bolaton and
Barton.

Clement and Eleanor remitted all right to Roland and his heirs, for which
Roland gave them £130.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 4 and 5 Philip and Maiy.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter. 4 and 6 Philip and
Mary.

Between Ralph Adderley, complainant, and James Blunt, knight. Lord
Mountjoye, deforciant of the manor of Cotton, and of 2 messuages, a
cottage, a dove-cote, 3 gardens, 200 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow,
200 acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood, and a free fishery in the water of
Dowve, in Cotton, Fald, Hanbery, Draycott, and Scropton, also of
common of pasture in the Cbace of Nedewood.

James remitted all right to Ralph and his heirs, for which Ralph gave
him £80.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Quindene of Easter. 4 and 5 Philip and
Mary.

Between James Duffyld, and Frances, his wife, complainants, and
Bartholomew Hussey, and Mary, his wife, deforciants of a fourth part of
3 messuages, 100 acres of land, 12 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, and
6 acres of woo<l in Cowley and Bradley.

234 FINAL COXCOUDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TKMP. PHILIP AND MARY.

Bartholomew and Mary remitted all right to James and Frances, and to
the heirs of James, for which James and Frances gave them £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Nicholas Byley, complainant, and Clement Agard, armiger, and
Eleanor, his wife, deforciants of a messuage, a cottage, a toft, 2 gardens,
30 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, and 70 acres of pasture in Barton and
Dunstall.

Clement and Eleanor remitted all right to Nicholas and his heirs, for
which Nicholas gave them £203.

On the Quindene of Easter. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between John Aston, armiger, and Thomas Fitzherbert, knight, and
Anne, his wife, deforciants of 30 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 30 acres
of raiisture, and 4 acres of wood in lionffdon.

Thomas and Anne remitted ail right to John and his heirs, for which John
gave them £30.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Anthony Colle, complainant, and John Nail, and Eleanor, his
wife, deforciants of a messuage, a garden, 50 acres of land, and 5 acres of
meadow in Westbromyche.

John and Eleanor remitted all right to Anthony and his heirs, for which
Anthony gave them £60.

On the Quindene of Easter. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 4 and 6
Philip and Mary.

Between Hmnphrey Coton, gentleman, and Anne, his wife, complainants,
and Thomas Fitzherbert, knight, and Balph Coton, gentleman, and Margery,
his wife, deforciants of 20 acres of pasture, and 10 acres of wood in King'm
Bromley.

The deforciants remitted all right to Humphrey and Anne, and to the
heirs of Humphrey, for which Humphrey and Anne gave them £20.

On the Morrow of the Ascension of the Lord. 4 and 5 Philip and
Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 4 and 6
Philip and Mary.

Between John Barrett, and Margaret Barrett, widow, complainants, and
Richard Oldenall, and Margery, his wife, and John Oldenall, son of the said
Richard and Margery, deforciants of a messuage, a barn, a garden, an
orchard, 6 acres of land, and 64 acres of pasture in Ohaddesley, in the
county of Stafford.

The deforciants remitted all right to John Barrett and Margery, and to
the heirs of John, for which John and Margery gave them £39.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

Between Richard Walhowse, complainant, and Roger Stanley, otherwise
Stanlowe, deforciant of a messuage, 2 cottages, 30 acres of land, 20 acres of
meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, and 20 acres of furze and
heath in Haderton, otherwise Hatherton.

Roger remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for which Richard gave
him £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.
And afterwards recorded on the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 4 and 5
Philip and Mary.

Between Stephen Slygh, complainant, and Ralph Slygh, and Agnes,

FINAL COXCORDS, STAFFORDSIIIKE. TEMP. ELIZABETH. 235

his wife, deforciants of a messuage, a cottage, 2 gardens, and 2 orchards in
TTttoxater.

Ralph and Agnes remitted all right to Stephen and his heirs, for which
Stephen gave them £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 4 and 5 Philip and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 4 and 5
Philip and Mary.

Between George WiUoughby, arroiger, complainant, and Edward Astoo,
otherwise Astole, deforciant of a messuage, 40 acres of laud, 20 acres of
meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, and common of pasture for
60 beasts in Ooton, Hoppas, Wlg-ffsmgion, and Cuxnberford.

Edward remitted all right to George and his hein», for which George gave
him £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 5 and 6 Philip and Mary.

Between Thomas Hynkys, yeoman, complainant, and Richard Sberw^-n,
clerk, deforciant of a messuage, a cottage, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 2 barns,
40 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture, and 60 acres of
furze and heath in Somerforde, Enffleton, and Bruwood.

Richard remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which Thomas
gave him £40.

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE.

TEMP. ELIZABETH.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Richard Cupper, gentleman, complainant, and William Paget,
knight of the most noble Onier of the Garter, Lord Paget of Beawdesert,
and the LadyAnne his wife, and Henry Paget, knight, son and heir apparent
of the said William, deforciants of 3 bams, 6 acres of land, and all kinds of
tithes of grain, hay, wood, flax, hemp and other tithes whatsoever in Bxaiuiton,
Hamyxifflowe, Wiffhtmer and Streton.

The deforciants remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for which
Richajxl gave them 660 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St. Hillary. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Simon Veysce, complainant, and John Reddell, deforciant of a
messuage, a garden, an orchard, 80 acres of land, 12 acres of mea^Jow,
30 acres of pasture, 3 acres of wood, and 40 acres of furze and heath in
Oreat Barr.

John remitted all right to Simon and his heirs, for which Simon gave
him £80.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Walter Brandrett, complainant, and John Grene otherwise
Aldered and Mary his wife, deforciants of a messuage and a garden in Tam-
worth, and of a moiety of 3 messuages, 3 cottages, 21)0 acres of land, 100 acres
of meadow, 80 acres of pasture, 40 acres of wood, and 30 acres of furze and
heath in Tamworth, Cotton, Hoppas and Busshall.

John and Mary acknowledged the said tenements and moiety to be the
right of Walter, for which Walter granted them to John and Mary for their
lives, with remainder to the right heirs of the said John for ever.

236 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. ELIZABETH.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Edward Spratt, complainant, and John Edge and William Edge,
son and heir apparent of the same John, and Mary, wife of the said William,
deforciants of 4 acres of meadow and 14 acres of pasture in Hamerwiche.

The deforciants remitted all right to Edwara and his heirs, for which
Edward gave them £40.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Thomas Cumberforde, armiger, and Walter Chamels, gentleman,
complainants, and William Wyrley, armiger, and Thomas Wyrley, son and
heir apparent of the same William, and Dorothy, wife of the same Thomas,
deforciants of 2 messuages, 100 acres of land, 30 acres of meadow, 140 acres
of msture, and 40 acres of wood in Oreat Barre.

The deforciants acknowledged the said tenements to be the riffht of
Walter, for which the complainants granted them to William for his life,
with remainder to Augustin Wyrley, brother of the said Thomas, and Mary
the wife of the said Augustin and to their issue male, and failing such, to
the right heirs of the said William for ever.

On the Quindene of Easter. 1 Elizabeth.

Between James Laucston and Eleanor his wife, complainants, and Edward
Kempston, deforciant of 4 acres of pasture and of a third part of an acre of
meadow, and 6 acres of pajsture in Bradeley.

Edward remitted all right to James and Eleanor, and to the heirs of
James, for which James and Eleanor gave him j£40.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Balph Mynors, complainant, and John A. More and Margaret'
his wife, and Walter Rose and Jane his wife, deforciants of 7 messuages,
4 tofts, a dove-cote, 7 gardens, 30 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 30 acres
of pasture, 2 acres of wood, 2 acres of furze and heath, and lOs, of rent in
TJttoitator and Marchyxigton.

The deforciants remitted all right to Balph and his heirs, for which
Balph gave them 130 marks of silver.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 5 and 6 Philip and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 1 Elizabeth.

Between John Badeley, complainant, and William Sneyde, knight,
deforciant of a messuage, a garden, an orchard, 40 acres of land, 8 acres of
meadow, and 40 acres of pasture in Knotton.

William remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John gave
him £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 5 and 6 Philip and Mary.

And afterwards recorded on the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Richard Gevons, complainant, and Margaret Rugeley and
Francis Rugeley, deforciants of 3 messuages, a garden, an orchard, 60 acres
of land, 10 acres of meadow, and 120 acres of pasture in Segeley.

Margaret and Francis remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for
which Richard gave them £165.

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Henry Yaughan and Robert Clughe, complainants, and Agnes
Sowter, widow, deforciant of a cottage, 50 acres of land, 50 acres of pasture,
and 50 acres of wood in Hanbere.

Agnes remitted all right to Henry and Robert and to the heirs of Henry,
for which Henry and Robert gave her £40.

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFORDSHIRE. TEMP. ELIZABETH. 237

On the Morrow of Holy Trinity. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Ralph Vernon, complainant, and George Tr.chett, knight,
Lord Awdley, ana Henry Tuchett, son and heir apparent of the said George,
deforciant of a cottage, a garden, 10 acres of land, 8 acres of meadow,
18 acres of pasture, and 3 acres of wood in Awdley.

George and Henry remitted all right to Ralph and his heirs, for which
Ralph gave them £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael 1 Elizabeth.

Betweei^ Thomas Whithurst, Thomas Colier, and John Lovat, com-
plainants, and William Cooke, gentleman, deforciant of 2 messuages, a cottage,
3 tofts, 3 bai'ns, 4 gardens, 3 orchards, 30 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow,
20 acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood, and 100 acres of furze and heath in Han-
chiirche.

William remitted all right to the complainants, and to the heirs of Thomas
Whithurst, for which the complainants gave him £40.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Thomas Clownam, complainant, and Rose Lewes, deforciant of a
messuafi^e, a garden, an orchard, a bam, 60 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow,
15 acres of pasture, and 4 acres of wood in Trentam and Honforde.

Rose remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which Thomas gave
her £40.

At three weeks from the day of Uolv Trinitv. 1 Elizabeth.

And afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Robert Aston and Kichard Blurton, complainants, and Edward
Aston, knight, Walter Aston, son and heir apparent of the said Edward, and
Elizabeth, wife of the said Walter, deforciants of 4 messuages, 6 tofts, a
water-mill, 200 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture,
100 acres of wood, and 12g?. of rent in lionffdon, Kind's Bromley, Elmehurst,
and Onxborowe.

The deforciants acknowledged the said tenements, which they have
demised to Leonard Aston, gentleman, one of the sons of the said Edward, for
a term of 80 years, commencing immediately after the decease of the said
Edward, to be the right of Robert, for which Rol)ert and Richard granted
them to Edward for his life, with remainder to the said Walter and Elizabeth,
and their issue, and failing such, to the right heirs of Edward for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 Elizabeth.

Between William Underehyll, of Bynton, the younger, complainant, and
William Underehyll, the elder, deforciant of 3 messuages, 3 tofts, 2 gardens,
100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, and 4 acres of
wood in Wodande. Wodnesfelde and Wolverhampton.

William, the elder, remitted all right to William, the younger, and his
heirs, for which William, the younger, gave him £80.

On the Octaves of St. Michael 1 Elizabeth.

Between Richard Broke and Laurence Eton, complainants, and Michael
Broke and Elizabeth his wife, Edward Broke, and Humphrey Wyghtwycke,
deforciants of 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 200 acres of land, 40 acres
of meadow, 100 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood, and 500 acres of furze and
heath in Esyngton, Hulton and Mollesley.

The deforciants acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of
Richard, for which Richard ana Laurence granted to Edward and his heirs,
a moiety of the said tenements for ever. They also gi-anted the other moiety
to Humphrey and his heirs for ever.

238 FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFOKDSHIRE. TEMP. ELIZABETH.

On the Octaves of St Michael 1 Elizabeth.

Between John Tayler, complainant, and John Bracebridge, gentleman,
deforciant of a messuage, a cottage, a garden, 30 acres of land, ^ acres of
meadow, 40 acres of pascure, and 6 acres of wood in Little Saredon and Qreat

John Bracebridge remitted all right to John Tayler and his heirs, for
which John Tayler gave him £86.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Francis Waddams, complainant, and Richard Weston, deforciant
of 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 7 acres of land, and 12 acres of
pasture in Longdon.

Bichard remitted all right to Francis and his heirs, for which Francis
gave him £30.

On the Octaves of St Michael. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Thomas Cooke, complainant, and Richard Weston, deforciant of
a cottage, a garden, an orchard, 3 acres of land, and 3 acres of pasture in
liOngdoii.

Richard remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which Thomas
gave him £20.

At one month from the Day of St. Michael. I Elizabeth.

Between Humphrey Welles, armiger, Henry Vernon, armiger, Walter
Gryffyth, armiger, Robert Everarde, armiger, Brian Lasselles, armicer, and
Sampson Wolverston, complainants, and John Hercy, knight, and Elizabeth
liis wife, deforciants of a moiety of 12 messuages, 2 cottages, 8 tofts, 12
gardens, 12 orchards, 500 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 600 acres of
pasture, 50 acres of wood, and 200 acres of furze and heath in Podmer,
Blaokelawe, Sandon, Fulford, Stoke, Aston, Hilderston, Swyxmerton,
Audaley, and Darlaston.

John and Elizabeth remitted all right to the complainants, and to the
heirs of Humphrej, for which the complainants gave them £100.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 Elizabeth.

Between John Leveson, armiger, complainant, and John Baffeson and
Alice his wife, deforciants of a messuage, a bam, a garden, an orchard,
20 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 30 acres of pasture, 10 acres of wood,
and 20 acres of twcze and heath in WallaalL BuBsheall, and Caldemore.

The deforciants remitted all right to John Leveson and his heirs, for
which John Leveson gave them £80.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Francis Bydulphe, armiger, complainant, and Ralph Woseley,
gentleman, and Joyce his wife, one of the daughters and coheirs of J ohn Sal wey,
Richard Asshebye, George Asshebye, ge lUemen, and Richard Bnike and
Joan his wife, deforciants of a third part of the manors of Smalzyse, Sardon,
Hardewyke, Burston, Tyllynfirton, Whytesreve, Hopton, Weston, Salt,
Sondon, Pemlioaffhe, Alderyche, Dunston, Marson, Enston, Stafford,
and Stretton, also of a third part of 12 messuages, 4 toft», 3 cottages,
16 gardens, 540 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture,
40 acres of wood, and 1,000 acres of furze and heath, also of a third part of
20s. of rent in Sxnalryse, Sardon, Hardwyke, Burston, Tyllyngrton,
Whyteffreve, Hopton, Weston, Salt, Sondon, Femehouffhe, Alderyohe,
Dunston, Marson, Enson, Staflbrd, and Stretton.

The deforciants remitted all right to Francis and liis heirs, for which
Francis gave them £80.

On the Octaves of St Michael. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Thomas Betyunson and William Nicholson, complainants, and
John Cotes, armiger, and Jane his wife, deforciants of a messuage, called

FINAL CONCORDS, STAFFOKDSHIJIE. TEMP. ELIZABETH. 239

Cotes Hall, 2 orchards, 3 gardens, 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow,
300 acres of pasture, 6 acres of wood, and 600 acres of furze and heath in
Cotes, Mulnemese, and Slyndon.

John and Jane acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of
Thomas, for which Thomas and William granted them to John and his issue
male, and failing such to the right heirs of the said John for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Richard Wood and John Grene, complainants, and Thomas
Piper, deforciant of 2 messuages, 30 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 30 acres
of pasture, and 4 acres of Wood in Aston-in-Hales.

Thomas acknowledged the said tenements to be the ri^ht of Richard, for
which Richard and John granted them to Thomas for his life, with remainder
to George Grene and Joan, daughter of the said Thomas and the issue of the
said Joan by the said Thomas, and failing such, to the issue of Joan, and
failing such to the right heirs of Thomas for ever.

On the Octaves of St. Michael. 1 Elizabeth.

Between Edward Peyke, complainant, and Ralph Wylkynson, defor-
ciant of 5 acres of meadow and 12 acres of pasture in Andeley.

Ranulph remitted all right to Edward and his heirs, for which Edward
gave him £40.

THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

Printed from the Original MS. at Ingestrb, with an

Introduction and Notes,

MAJOE-GENEEAL THE HON. GEORGE WROTTESLEY.

THE CHETWTNI) CHARTULARY.

The Chetwynd Chartulary, which is now printed for the first time,
was compiled by Walter Chetwynd, of Ingestre, in 1690. The
author was the head of the House of Chetwynd of Ingestre, and a
well known antiquary, who left behind him at his death, a
valuable archaeological collection, and a MS. History of the
Hundred of Pirchill, which it is proposed to print in a later issue
of these Collections.

Many of Walter Chetwynd's Collections were copied for the
use of the late Mr. William Salt, and tliese transcripts are now
deposited in the Library at Stafford. They were found, however,
to be imperfect in some particulars, and they have been lately com-
pared with the originals from Ingestre,* by the Eev. F. Parker, who
has corrected several inaccuracies in them ; it is to him also that
I am indebted for tlie dra\\dngs of the seals in the Chartulary,
which were not copied by the transcriber employed by Mr. Salt.
The footnotes to the deeds, and the English abstracts of them, have
been added by myself.

As the Chetwynds obtained their position in Staffordshire
by marriage with Isabella, the heiress of the Myttons, I propose
to preface their history with some account of the latter family.

The first of the name on record is Ivo or Eudes de Mutton,
who occurs in the Liber Niger of a.d. 1166, as holding two-thirds
of a knight's fee of Robert fitz Ealph, part of a large fief of seven
knights' fees, held by the same Robert fitz Ralph, of Robert the
Baron of Stafford. This Robert fitz Ralph was the head of the
House of Standon, and the fee held of him by Ivo de Mutton was
Mitton in Penkridge, Rudge in Standon, and Apeton in Bradley.

Ivo married Aline, the heiress and probable daugliter of Hugh
de Ingestre or Hugh Mareschallus, who ig named in the Liber
Niger of A.D. 1166, as holding two- thirds of a knight s fee of the

• This was owing to the courtesy of the Earl of Shrewsbury, who allowed the
ori(7inal MS. to be retained in the Library at StafiPord several weeks for this
purposo.

R 2

244 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

Baron of Stafford. This fee has been identified as Ingestre,
Gratwich, and Rule.*

From the nature of his tenure under the Standons, which
comprised Rudge, a member of Standon, and from the frequent
use of the same baptismal names in the two families, it may be
assumed that Ivo was a cadet of the House of Standon, and this
supposition is greatly strengthened by a suit on the Curia Regis
Roll of A.D. 1199, which shews that Ralph de Mutton, the son of
Ivo, received at that date a chief rent from a tenement in
Burghton, which had been formerly held by one Ivo de Staundon
(Vol III, p. 52, " Staff. Coll."). T conclude, therefore, that Ivo de
Mutton was brother or cousin of Robert fitz Ralph, of Standon, the
mesne lord undei- whom he held Mytton, Rudge and Apeton in 1166.

Before proceeding further with the history of the Mytton
family, it may be advisable therefore to go back and give some
account of the Standons, their parent stock.

The progenitor of this, the most important of the Staffordshire
families under those of Baronial rank, was Brien, the Domesday
tenant of Standon, Rudge, and Levedale, in Staffordshire, of
Ditchford in Warwickshire, and Rauceby in Lincolnshire. He
occurs in 1188 as one of the witnesses of Robert de Stafford's
grant of Wrottesley to the monks of Evesham (Vol. I, p. 183, of
" Staff. Coll."), and was succeeded by his son Ralph, fitz Brien, who
is a frequent witness to the deeds of Nicholas de Stafford and his
successor Robert de Stafford, during the reigns of Henry I and
King Stephen. These deeds will be found in the Stone and
Kenilworth and Rydeware Chartularies, and date between the
years 1122 and 1154 (Vol. I, pp. 195, 241, « Staff. CoU."). Ralph,
son of Brien, was succeeded before a.d. 1166 by Robert fitz Ralph,
who has been previously named as the tenant of Robert de Stafford
in the Liber Niger. Under the name of Robert de Standon he
paid a mark '* pro recognitione'*\ on the Staffordshire Pipe Roll of
27 H. II, and was probably dead in 33 H. II, for in the latter year
his successor, Adam de Standon, was suing Roger de Dicford for
the service due on half a knight's fee in Warwickshire (Warwick-
bhire Pipe RoU, 33 H. II).

• See notes on the Liber Niger in Vol. I of these Collections, p. 175. These
Fees are returned as two-thirds of a knight's fee because they were fees of
Mortaigne, and paid 2 marks for scutage in place of £2.

t ** Pro reeognitione" means as a rule, for recognition of some claim which the
person who pays the Fine, has either against the Crown, or some private indiyidual.

THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY. 245

A deed amongst the Dodsworth MSS., at the Bodleian Library,
supplies us with the French patronymic of this family. The
blank space left after the name of Robert, son of Ralph, in the
testing clause of the deed of Re)mer, son of Edricht de Wolseley,
which is printed in Vol. Ill of " Staff. CoU.," p. 244, should be
filled up with the words " de Sancta Band." At the time the deed
was seen by Dugdale the name was no longer legible, and it has
been left blank in the Monasticon. It doubtless stands for
St. Donan, a village of Brittany.

Returning to the Mytton family, we find that on the Stafford-
shire Pipe Roll of 28 H. II, Eudo de Mutton paid a mark for an
assize against Adam de Aldidelega (Audley), and this is the latest
notice we have of him. He was apparently dead in 1184, for on
the Staffordshire Pipe Roll of 31 H. II, Adam de Aldidelega is
returned as owing 20/?. for the recognition of a hide of land in
Appelton against " the son of Eudo." This entry clearly refers to
the same siiit as the one named on the Roll of 28 H. II, and the
land in question was Apeton in Bradley, a portion of the Mytton
fief. The first deed of the Chartulary informs us that Ivo before
his death had entered the monastery of St. Thomas, near Stafford,
and he evidently died a monk of that house. The Myttons were
great benefactors of St. Thomas in a later age, and it is not unlikely
that Gerard fitz Brien of Stafford, the founder of St. Thomas, and
the second witness of this deed, was a scion of the House of Standon.

Ralph de Mutton, a.d. 1184-1228.

It has been suggested that Ralph, son of Eudo, succeeded his
father about the year 1184, and this date receives corroboration
from a deed. No. 3, in the Chartulary, which shews he was one of
the Staffordshire knights who accompanied Bertram de Verdon to
Ireland, at the time the latter was acting as Seneschall of Ireland
imder Prince John. This took place in 1185 (Eyton's " Itinerary of
H. II," p. 264). For the next forty years Ralph is a frequent
witness to Staffordshire deeds, and he occurs as late as a.d. 1228 as
a Knight of Great Assize, on the Staffordshire Assize Roll of 12
H. III. This date, however, must bring us near the time of his
death, for he had been at this time 44 years in possession of his
patrimony. During this interval he made the grant to John, son
of Nicholas de Mutton, of all the land in Salt which Nicholas had

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held by the service of one-fourth of a knight's fee (Glover's
Collection). This deed is witnessed by Herve Bagot, William
Bagot of Hide, Hervey his brother, Ealph de Hintes, Robert de
Bek, Symon Bagot, Hugh son of Symon, John Bagot and Gerard
de Leia. The date of it must be, therefore, about a.d. 1200, and
it proves that the family of Salt was a younger branch of the
Myttons, for the descendants of Nicholas de Mutton subsequently
assumed the name of Salt.*

Adam de Mutton, a,d. 1230-1241.

Ealph was succeeded by Adam de Mutton, who is shewn
to be his son by a deed quoted by Erdeswick in his notes
upon Wolseley. Together with his brother Philip he occurs
frequently in the pages of the Chartulary of St. Thomas in
Vol. VIII of " Staff. Coll." Philip had given to that House land in
Quinton in Gloucestershire, which he held under the Marmions,
and this grant was confirmed by Sir Adam de Mutton, to whom
the monks of St. Thomas conceded in return a perpetual presenta-
tion of a canon of their House. Adam was dead before 1241,
leaving a son Ralph, who died in his minority. We obtain this
date of 1241 from a writ on the Close Eoll of 26 H. Ill, by
which the Sheriff of Staffordshire was commanded to give Mabel,
the daughter of Robert de Mucegros, and widow of Hervey de
Stafford, full seisin of the custody of the lands which had belonged
to Ralph de Mutton in Ingerstrend, Grettewye (Gratwich), and
Rowell (Rule), the custody of which the said Hervey had be-
queathed by his last will to the said MabeL Hervey de Stafford,
the husband of Mabel, died in 25 H. III. A list of knight's fees
of the Barony of Stafford of A.D. 1242, which occurs in the Testa
de Nevill, confirms this date, for it states that the heir of Ralph de
Mutton held two and a half fees in Mutton, Ingestre, and Gi-at-
wich. The heir of Ralph de Mutton was an infant daughter
named Isat)eIIa ; and the question now arose whether the mesne
lord, Vivian de Standon, or the superior lord, Robert de Stafford,
was entitled to the wardship and marriage of the heiress.

^ Tlie manor of Salfc formed no part of the fee of Standon, being held under
the lords of Tene, and it probablj passed to the Mjttons by intermarriage with
one of the familj of Fitz Gilbert of Tene. It would not be included in the two
and a half fees held by the Myttons under the Barony of Stafford, as the heirs of
Fitz G-ilberi of Tene would be liable for the military serTice. Besides this lar^e
estate, the Myttons held land in Gloucestershire under the Marmions and in
Ireland under the Veiduns.

THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY. 247

The matter, in fact, was not free from doubt, for one kuiglit's fee
held by the Myttons was held immediately of the Barons of
^Stafford, another knight's fee was held under the Standons, and
other lands were held "of the lords of Tene, and of the Marmions ;
the right to the wardship and marriage of the heiress would lie
with the lord whose ancestor had made the prior feoffment to the
ancestor of the heir. Tlie right of Vivian de Standon, the mesne
lord, does not appear to have been disputed in the first instance,
but on the death of the latter in 33 H. Ill, the superior lord, Kobert
de Stafford, claimed the wardship of the heiress, and took possession
of her. Vivian de Staundon, however, had held land in Fenton
and Bucknall, in capite of the king, and, following the usual rule
in such cases, the whole fief of Standon was taken into the King's
liand, and the custody of it, together with the wardship of the
heir, was sold by the King to his Treasurer, Philip Lovel.* The
latter immediately laid claim to the wardship of Isabella, and
brought an action against Eobert de Stafford in the Curia Regis,

The record of the suit states that Eobert de Stafford was sued
by Philip Lovel in a plea, that he should give up to him Isabella,
the daughter and heir of Kalph de Mutton, the wardship of whom
belonged to him by reason of the custody of the land and heir of
Vivian de Staundon which had been given to him by the King,
and because the said Ralph had held his land of the said Vivian by
military service. Eobert appeared and defended his right to the
custody of Isabella, because Ealph, the father of Isabella, held of
him Ingestraund, Gretewyz, and Euwe by military service, and
because the ancestors of the said Ealph had been enfeoffed by his
ancestor before they were enfeoffed by the ancestor of Vivian.
Philip denied this, and stated that the ancestors of Ealph had
been enfeoffed of their tenement in Mutton, by the ancestor of
Vivian before the ancestors of Ealph had been enfeoffed at Inges-
traund, Gretewyz, and Eue, and appealed to a jury.f

A postscript states that a concord was afterwards made, by
which Eobert de Stafford acknowledged the wardship and marriage
of the said Isabella to be the right of the son and heir of Vivian de
Staundon, and he surrendered her to the said Philip in the name
of the said heir ; and he further remitted to Philip the relief of
the son and heir of the said Vivian in lieu of damages, and he
pledged hirrself to deliver up the said Isabella at three weeks
from the Purification of the Blessed Virgin in 35 H. Ill (23 Feb.,

• Fine Roll, 3i H. III. f *' Staff. Coll.," Vol. IV, p. .

248 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

1251). This arrangement was ratified by a Fine which was levied
at Westminster, on the 20th January, 1251, between Eobert, son of
VJ\'ian de Standon, and Eobert de Stafford,* by which the latter
acknowledged the marriage of Isabella to be the right of Eobert,
son of Vivian.

Eobert de Stafford likewise lost the custody of the Mytton fief,
for this had fallen into the hands of Vivian de Standon, at the
period of the death of Adam de Mutton, owing to the minority of
Ealph, the heir, and Vivian had bequeathed the custody, by will, to
his two younger sons, Thomas and Walter. A writ on the Fine
EoU of 34 H. Ill, states that Thomas, son of Vivian de Standon,
having complained to the King that his father, Vivian, had
bequeathed to him and to his brother Walter, the custody of the
land which had belonged to Adam de Mutton, in Mutton and
Eudge, and which, after the death of Vivian, the King's Escheators
had taken into the King's hand, together with the land which the
said Vivian held in capite of the King ; the King's Escheators
were commanded to give the said Thomas and Walter full seisin
of the said custody, if the facts be as they had been represented
to the King.

The final result of all these contentions was that Eobert de
Stafford renounced his claim to the wardship of the heiress, but
would be left in possession of the custody of the Ingestre fief,
which was clearly his right, and was not in dispute ; the younger
sons of Vivian de Staundon obtained the custody of the Mytton
fief during the minority of the heir ; and Philip Lovel obtained
possession of the heiress, whom he shortly afterwards married to
Philip de Cbetwynd, a cadet of the great house of Chetwynd, of
Chetwynd, co. Salop.f Philip de Chetwynd must have been akin to

• Pedes Finium, Staffordshire, 35 H. III.

t Although the Chetwynds held a macor in Staffordshire, yiz., Weston in
Standon, the hbtory of the elder hranch belongs ratlier to Warwickshire and
Shropshire than to Staffordshire, and it has been so fully investigated bj Dugdale
and Eyton in theii respective histories of those counties, that it will be sufficient
here to recite that Eyton has traced their descent from Turold de Verli, who held
13 manors in Shropshire under Earl Roger de Montgomeri, at the date of Domes-
day. Turold was alive as late as 1121, and was succeeded by his son Robert fitz
Turold, who was succeeded before 1180 by Adam, who assumed (he name of de
Chetwynd. Adam was the father of John, who was lifting in 1221 and 1240, and
this John was the father of two sons, John and Philip, the latter of whom married
the heiress of Ingestre and Mytton. Weston in Standon was held by them under
the Standons, and had been doubtless acquired by marriage with a member of that
family. Philip would therefore be a cousin of the heiress whom he married.

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Philip Lovel, for his mother was a daughter of John Lovel, the
Baron of Minster Lovel, in co. Oxford. Philip Lovel had, in fact,
purchased the custody of the Staundon fief from the King with a
view to the advancement of a near relative, to whom he had
probably stood sponsor at his birth, and who had been named
after him.

Philip de Chetewynd and Isabella, a.d. 1257-1291.

A feudal heiress would; if married, come into possession of her
patrimony at the age of fifteen, and, accordingly, we find as early
as 41 H. Ill, an entry on the Patent EoU assigns Justices to take
an assize which Adam de Mutton* had arraigned against Philip de
Chetwynd and others, respecting a tenement in Mutton. Isabella
was, therefore, in possession at this date, viz., in 1257, and was
probably bom about a.d. 1240. She is named, jointly with her
husband, Philip, in suits on the Assize Eoll of A.D. 1272, and in
July of the same year they levied a Fine with Thomas de Ferrars, of
Lockesley, respecting a water course in that villf which adjoined
their manor of Gratwich. A suit in Banco, of Michaelmas Term,
12 E. I, shews that Philip died in 1283 ;J his wife, Isabella, sur-
vived him for eight years, and died early in 1291, for a writ on the
Fine KoU of 1 9 E. I, dated 1st March, states that the King had
accepted the fealty of Philip de Chetwynde, son and heir of
Isabella "de Chetwynd, deceased, for all the lands and tenements
which the said Isabella held by military service of the heir of
Nicholas, Baron of Stafford, who was under age, and in ward to the
King.' Nicliolas de Stafford had been killed in Wales, A.D. 1288.

As the dates of the succession to the Mytton fief are somewhat
abnormal — a daughter, who was an infant, succeeding to a father,
who had died whilst under age — it may be advisable to give here
the probable epochs of the various possessors of the fief.

Ivo de Mutton either died or entered a religious house in 1184.
We may assume his son Ealph would not be less than 30 at this
date, he was, therefore, born about 1154 ; he was alive as late as

Koth Dugdale and Ejton have mistaken the parentage of the heiress, the former
caUing her the daughter of Philip de Mutton, and the latter describing her as a sister
of Balph de Mutton in place of a daughter. Krdeswick has fallen into the same
error and makes her the daughter of Adam de Mutton.

* Thb Adam was a son of Philip de Mutton, a younger brother of Sir Adam de
Mutton.

t •* Staff. Coll.," Vol. IV, p. 256.

t " Staff. Coll.," Vol. VI, p. 136.

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1228, at which date he would be nearly 74 years of age, and the
fact of his having attained so great an age accounts for the short
tenure of his son and successor, Adam, who was not in possession
more than twelve years. Assuming that Adam was born when
Kalph his father was 30 years of age, viz., in 1184, he would be
56 at the date of his death, which took place about 1240. Ealph
Je Mutton II was dead in 1241, being then under age, but the
father of an infant daughter ; he must have been bom, therefore,
about 1221, and Isabella, the heiress, seems to have been bom in
1240 ; she died in 1291 at the age of 51. Ralph the second left a
widow, Agnes, who was suing Hugh de London for her dower in
Brerdon, in 1254,* but her parentage is unknown.

Philip de Chetewynd II, a.d. 1291-1308.

Philip, son of Philip de Chetwynde, succeeded his mother, it
has been shewn, in 1291. In the Welsh war of 1294 he was
serving in the retinue of the King, and in this year he was probably
knighted, for the jury of the Hundred of Pirchill had returned
him, at the Assizes of 1293, as holding a full knight's fee and not
yet a knight. In 24 E. I, on the death of his uncle, Philip de
Mutton, he recovered from tlie Priory of St. Thomas of Stafibrd, a
considerable estate in Eule which had been given by Philip to
that house ; the Prior appealed against the verdict, and the suit
was removed by writ of *' certiorari " to be heard before the King.f
The deeds 31 and 32 of the Chartulary give us the conclusion of
the suit, which was compromised by the Priory retaining the land
in Apeton and giving up the land in Rule. Three years afterwards
Philip was again suing the monks of St. Thomas for 62 acres of
land in Apeton, which he claimed on the ground that the monastery
had entered through an unjust disseisin which Ralph de Mutton
had made of Ralph, son of Adam de Mutton, his gi'andfather,
whose heir he was, and he stated that the said Ralph, his grand-
father, was seised of the tenements in the time of Henry III, and
from Ralph the right descended to one Isabella, as daughter and
heir, and from Isabella to Philip, the plaintiff, as her son and heir.
The Prior prayed a view of the land in dispute and the suit was
ftljoumed to the next Term. The reader will be able to appreciate
the medley of fact and fiction in these Pleas, which will be found
at pp. 34, 45, and 62 of Vol. VII, " Stall. Coll." No further notice of

• " staff. CoU.," Vol. IV, p. 132. f " Staff. CoU.," Vol. VII, pp. 34 and 45.

THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY. 251

this suit occurs on the Plea EoUs, and it was probably withdrawn.
Philip de Chetewynde was one of those who, holding £40 a year
in land, were summoned for the Scotch war of 1301.*

In 1307 a Fine was levied between him and Eobert de
Chetwynd, by which the manors of Ingestre and Gretewych
(excepting a mill in Ingestre), and the advowsons of the chui-ches
of those manors, and a messuage, a carucate of land, 40 acres ot
wood, and 405. of rent in Breredon, were settled on Philip for his
life, with remainder to Philip, his son, and his issue by his wife
Alice, and failing such, to his own right heirs.

By another Fine of the same date, which was levied between
Philip and Isabella, his wife, complainants, and Eobert de
Chetewynde, deforciant, the manor of Mutton and 2 messuages,
a carucate, and 5 virgates of laud, &c., in Rewel and Rugge were
settled on Philip and Isabella, for their lives, with remainder to
Philip, son of Philip, and his issue by his wife Alice, and failing
such, to the right heirs of Philip de Chetewynde. Both these Fines
were recorded in Hillary Term, 1 E. II, after the death of Philip
de Chetewynde.

In a suit in Banco, of Trinity Term, 33 E. I, Philip had
appeared in Court and warranted land in Field to Alianora, the
wife of Thomas de Puleston, which was claimed by John de St.
Maur. The process was continued for nearly two years longer,
until Hillary Term, 1 E. II, when Philip, son of Philip de Chete-
wynd, appeared in Court on the Octaves of the Purification
(9th February, 1308) and testified that his father was dead. He
died, therefore, between July, 1307, and February, 1308.

On the death of Philip, a minority ensued of several years,
during which his widow, Isabella, was in possession of the greater
part of the estate. The manor of Mutton, and the property at
Rugge and Rule had been settled on her for her life by the Fine of
1307, and she would be entitled, in addition, to a third of the
remaining estates as dower under the common law. Not content
with this, however, she attempted, in the name of her son, who
was a minor, to recover possession of the entire manors of Ingestre
and Gratwich. At Assizes held at Stafford, in 2 E. II, a jury was
empanelled to try whether Margaret, formerly wife of Edmund,
Baron of Stafford, Ralph, the son of Edmund, Ralph Basset of
Drayton, and others, had unjustly disseised Philip, son of Philip
de Chetewynd, of the manors of Ingestre and Gretewich. Mar-

* Writs of Mill tar J Summons (printed).

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garet, Roger de Ungerford, and Vivian de Chetewynd, the
defendants, pleaded that they were the executors of Edmund,
Baron of Stafford, and that Philip, the father of the plaintiff, had
held the said manors of Edmund by military service, and had died
seised of them, and after his death Edmund had taken them into
his hand by reason of the minority of the plaintiff, and Edmund,
by his will, had left the wardship of the heir at the disposal of
the said Margai'et, and the other executors.

Philip stated that the tenements were not in seisin of his
father at the time of his death, but of one Eobert de Chetwynd,
and quoted the Fine levied in 35 E. I and 1 E. II, but he after-
wards withdiew his suit.* I conclude that Isabella eventually
obtained possession of the manors by arrangement with the
superior lord — for she is styled the Lady of Ingestre in the
proceedings of the Special Commission, respecting the feud
between the Staflfords and Bromptons, in 19 E. Il.f

This Isabella, who is shewn by a deed in the Chartulary to
have been a daughter of Richard de Puleston, must have been
a woman of more than usual determination and force of character.
She took a decided part in the strife between the two rival
claimants to the church of Church Eaton, and the Plea Rolls of the
reign of E. II afford numerous instances of the pertinacity with
which she asserted her supposed rights. In the first year of her
widowhood, she had four suits on hand at the same time, for
dower which she alleged to have been unjustly withheld from her:
in the following year, viz., in 2 E. II, she was the defendant in a
buit of illegal distress, smd she must have been the prime mover
in the suit of the same year, which has been already mentioned,
in which her son Philip attempted to recover possession of the
manors of Ingestre and Gratwich. She was also defendant in a
seventh suit in the same year, respecting two robes owing to Roger
de Pulesdon, by a grant of her late husband, and of which she had
wrongly deprived him.

lu 3 E. II she was suing Ralph de Grendon and Joan his wife,
and two others for a debt of 60 marks ; this was probably the sum
for which her son Philip's marriage had been sold, for his wife,
Alice, is shewn by the deeds to have been a daughter of Ralph de
Grendon, of Grendon and Shenstone; the other two defendants,
Ralph de Grendon, of Gayton, and Robert de Gresebrok had doubt-
less joined in the bond.

• " Staff. CoU.," Vol. IX, p. 14. f Ibid, Vol. X, p. 72.

THE CHETWVND CHAllTULARY. 253

In 5 E. II, she was suing Magister Richard de Northampton
for an alleged illegal distress in Eule, and produced the Fine of
35 E. I, by which the Chetewynd Estate in Eiile and Eugge had
bean settled on her for her life, with remainder to her son Philip,
and she prayed the aid of the" Court to enforce the attendance of
the said Philip — the suit waw adjourned from term to term up to
Michaelmas Term, in 6 E. II, when it appears to have been dropped.

In 7 and 8 E. II, she was the defendant in a suit brought by
her son against her for an admeasurement of dower in Ingestre,
and Gratwich, and Brerdon, Philip alleging she had more than
her rightful share. Isabella pleaded that so long as Philip was
under age, an action for the admeasurement of dower pertained to
the capital lord of whom the tenements were held, and the suit
was adjourned to the following Michaelmas Term — yiz,, 9 E. II,
but no further notice of it occurs. As Philip was under age, and
sued by his custos, he could have had no interest in the matter, and
the suit must have been set on foot by a third party.

In 11 E. II, Isabella was suing a tenant in Gratwich for
2 acres of meadow, in which she claimed to have a life interest by
a demise made by Ivo de Mutton — but the result does not appear.
Two years afterwards she was engaged in her twelfth suit-at-law ;
claiming dower out of a rent of As, in Eugge from Vivian de
Staundon. As the rent in question was doubtless the quit rent
payable to Vivian as chief Lord of Eugge, it is difficult to under-
stand how she could be entitled to dower from it. At Michaelmas
Term, 19 E. II, she sued John, son of John de Bromshulf, her
tenant at Gratwich, for dower out of a considerable estate — which
she alleged he held, viz., 3 carucates of land, etc., in Gratwich ;
the defendant, who was a minor, appeared by his custos, and
prayed a view of the land, and the suit was adjourned to the
following Hillary Term, when no further notice occurs of it ; but
three years afterwards, it reappears under another form — for at
Easter Term, 2 E. Ill, Isabella sued the same defendant for a third
of 30 acres of land in Gretewich, as her dower ; and John again
prayed a view. At the following Michaelmas Term, John called
Hugh de Eoucestre to warranty, who called to warranty PhiHp,
son of Philip de Chetwynde, who appeared in Court and acknow-
ledged the claim of Isabella. The defendant was, therefore, to hold
his land in peace, and Isabella was to be compensated from the land
of Philip. It will be noted that this claim for dower was made
seventeen years after her husband's death, and the real defendant

254 THE CIIETWYND CHARTULAUY.

was her own son, who had lately come of age. It seems probable
that on Philip attaining his majority, Isabella had been forced
to give np some of her dower to him, and this had created a
grievance in her mind.* On the Subsidy Eoll of 1 E. Ill, Isabella's
assessment at Ingestre was 2s., and Philip was assessed at 3«. At
Rule, Isabella was assessed at Is. 6d., and Philip's name does not
occur. On the Subsidy Roll of 6 E. Ill, Isabella's assessment at
Ingestre was 2s. 8d,, and Philip was assessed at 4s. In Alston and
Rule she was assessed at 3s. It will be seen that in both cases
her aggregate assessment was higher than that of her son.

At the Special Assizes of 19 E. II, the jury of the vill of
Stafford presented that Isabella, Lady of Ingestre, in conjunction
witli William de Stafford, was one of the promoters of the strife
against the Ipstanes, respecting the church of Church Eyton, and
had maintained a large body of men who rode armed about
the country, to the great terror of the people and against the
King's peace ; the Sheriff was therefore ordered to summon her to
appear before the Justices at Litchfield on the Friday after the
Feast of St Gregory the Pope. Isabella appeared on the above
date, and, being questioned by the Justices, as to how she wished
to acquit herself of the indictment laid to her charge, viz., that she
was of the maintenance, and had given aid and counsel to Thomas
de Brimpton and others, who had ridden armed at Stafford and
elsewhere to the terror of the people ; she admitted that she had
maintained the said Thomas, her kinsman, in his undertaking, and
had given aid and counsel to him, and she put herself on the
King's grace. A writ from the King was then produced, dated
from Lichfield, 19 March, 19 E. II, commanding the Justices to
admit to bail, all those who had put themselves on his grace, on
condition they found suSicient sureties to present themselves in
the Court of King's Bench on the Monday after the Octaves of
Holy Trinity. In virtue of this writ, William de Stafford, knight,
Isabella, Lady of Ingestre, and the others who had submitted
themselves to the King's grace, wfere admitted to bail ; the sureties
for Isabella were Philip de Chetewynd, Ralph de Grendon, John
liagot, Robert Bythewater (of Salt), William Trussebut, Robert de
Gresebrok, Adam de Beresford, and Richard de Faled (Fauld).

The Subsidy Roll of 6 E. Ill (a.d. 1332) is the latest notice we
have of Isabella, and as she had then survived her husband for

• Philip, on cominfif of ape, 'vroiild be liable for the military senrice due Irom the
laud, and would appeal to the Court of the superior lord.

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more than 25 years, this date must bring iis near the time of her
death.

Philip de Chetwynd III, A.r. 1324-1338.

This Philip must have been of age in 1324, when he was bail
for his mother at the Special Assizes of that year — and he was
also returned as one of the men-at-arms of Staffordshire, of the
same date, who had not attended at Westminster in response to
the King's summons, on the occasion of the rebellion of the Earl
of Lancaster, and who were fined for the default.* A suit, in
which he was defendant, coram Reye, at Michaelmas Term of this
year, points to his having been in aims on the other side, for he
was sued by the Dean of Lincoln, for coming to Ashburne, in co.
Derby, vi et armis, with John de Swynnerton and many others of
the faction of the Duke, in 15 E. Ill, and driving away the Dean's
cattle ; but some confusion is created at this date by the existence
of a second Philip de Chetwynd, the son of Vivian de Chetwynd,
who is named frequently on the Plea EoUs of E. II.

Philip de Chetwynd (of Ingestre) and Roger, his brother, were
both summoned for the Scotch war of 1334 ;t and the Scotch Eoll
of the following year shews thp two brothers were serving in
Scotland in the retinue of Roger de Swynnerton.

He was dead in December, 1338, for Alice, his wife, occurs as
a widow in a suit respecting the manor of Shenstone, at the
Assizes of that date at Pencrich.J Alice was a daughter of Ralph
de Grendon, by his second wife, Joan, by whom he had three
daughters, the wives respectively of Philip, and his brotlier Roger,
and John de Freford; the claim which the daughters by the
second wife, and their husbands and descendants set up for
Grendon and other manors will be found detailed in the Chartulaiy.

Philip de Chetwynd IV, a.d. 1338-1346.

The last Philip was succeeded by his eldest son, Philip, who
held his patrimony for so short a time, that we should never have
known of his existence if it had not been for a casual mention of
him in Deed No. 57 of the Chartulary. He served, however, at
the relief of Hennebonne in 1343,§ in the retinue of Ralph, Lord

• " i^taff. Coll.," Vol. Vlll, p. 44, and Vol. IX, p. 131.
t Hid, Vol. VlII, p. 53.
t Ibtd,\o\. XI, p. 79.
§ Hid, Vol. VIII, p. 67.

256 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

Stafford, and left a widow, Katrine, who was endowed -from the
manor of Gratwich. Philip was succeeded between 1342 and
1349 by his brother.

Ralph de Chetwynd, a.d. 1346-1349.

Ralph, son of Philip de Chetwynd, served at Cressy, for by writ
on the Norman Roll of 20 E. Ill, dated 4 September, juxta Calesiam,
he obtained a general pardon for all homicides, felonies, etc.,
perpetrated np to that date. His good service was vouched for by
Thomas de Lathom,* in whose retinue he was seizing. J Cressy had
been fought on the previous 26 August. The career of Ralph
was very short, for the Chartulary shews he was dead in 24 E. Ill,
probably one of the many victims of the great pestilence of the
previous year. He left a widow Margaret.

William de Chetwynd, a.d. 1349-1395.

Ralph was succeeded by his next brother William, who occurs
frequently in the records of the latter half of the reign of Edward
III, and the early part of Richard II. At the date of his accession
no less than three widows of previous lords of Ingestre were alive
and in the prime of life, all of whom were dowered from his
patrimony, and it was probably owing to this circumstance that
he served in the field for many years in the degree of an esquire
in place of that of a knight. Unless he held a clear annual rent
of £40 he could not be distrained to take knighthood, and the
equipment of a knight for the field was far more costly than
that of an esquircf

In 25 E. Ill he was serving at Calais in the retinue of the
Earl of Huntingdon, J and in 1361 he was in Ireland in the retinue
of Ralph, Earl of Stafford. § His horse for this expedition was
appraised at £12, and is described as "un chival luard de cauci

* The head of the great house of Lathom of Lathom, oo. Chester, now
represented bj the Earl of Derby. Thomas must have serred as a Knight Banneret
at Cressy, as he ha^i Knights and Esquires in his train.

t I find that when Sir Hugh Wrottesley went to France in the retinue of the
Earl of Salisbury in 1338, he was forced to borrow a sum of £120 on the security
of his estates in Stafforddhire, and this sum amounted to nearly four years* inoome
of his entire property. (Deeds at Wrottesley and Plea Bolls, " Staff. Coll.")

t "Staff. CoU.," Vol. Vill, p. 87.

§ "Staff. CoU.," Vol. VI II, p. 94.

THK CHETWYND CHAUTULARY. 257

pil^e,"* which I will leave the reader to tra^nslate in the best way
he can. In all these expeditions he had served as an esquire, but
in 38 E. Ill, he occurs as a knight, having married in the interim
a second wife, Isabella, the widow of Sir Koger Aston, and with
whom he also acquired the wardship of Thomas, the son and
heir of Sir Eoger, who was under age. On the Banco EoU of Easter
Term, 38 E. Ill, William de Chetewynde, of Ingestre, chivaler, and
Isabella, liis wife, sued James de WettenhuU, clerk, for the third
part of the manor of Kempeleye, co. Salop, which they claimed as
dower of Isabella, of the dotation of Roger de Aston, knight, her
former husband. James called to warranty Thomas, son and heir
of Roger de Aston, chivaler, who was under age and in ward to the
said William and Isabella. The plaintiffs denied the right of
James to call the heir to warranty, and the suit was adjourned to
the Quindene of Holy Trinity.f

In 43 E. Ill, Sir William served in France in the retinue of
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster,t and three years afterwards he
was in the same retinue in the disastrous expedition into Guienne,
which penetrated through France overland from Calais. § His
attempts, at this date, to recover a third part of the manors of Shen-
stone and Grendon, in right of his mother Alice, are described in
the notes to the writ of Formedon, which is the Deed No. 58 of the
Chartulary. He appears to have been unsuccessful in his lawsuits,
for, according to Dugdale, he subsequently purchased the interest
of the heirs of the last Robert de Grendon. In 1387 he was
Sheriflf of Staffordshire, at which date he must have been over 60
years of age — but he survived for the eight following years, and
died on the 22nd November, 1395. At the time of his death his
superior lord, the Earl of Stafford, was under age, and in ward to
the King, and from this accidental circumstance we obtain an in-
quisition, which was taken after his death. The King's writ was
dated the 27th November, 19 R. II (1395), and the inquisition
was taken at Stafford on the Tuesday, the Vigil of the Conception,
19 R. II (7th December, 1395). It states that William Chetwynd,
chivaler, held the manor of Ingestre of the heir of William,
late Earl of Stafford, and it was worth £10 annually. And he
held the manor of Rewele of the same, which was worth £9, and
the manor of Gretewich of the same, which was worth 100s.

• " staff. Coll.," Vol. VIII, pp. 101-106.

t Banco HoU, Easter, 38 E. III. m. Ill, dorto.

t '^ Staff. CoU.," Vol. VIII, p. 111.

§ Ibid, p. IIG.

258 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

and he held a rent of 405. in Breredon, of the lord of Audley ; and
the said Philip died on the Saturday before the Feast of St.
Katherine, in 19 E. II (22nd November, 1395). Roger, his son, was
his nearest heir, and was 21 on tlie Vigil of Pentecost last past.
The manor of Mutton is not mentioned in the inquisition. Sir
William was thrice married. His first wife was Matilda, daughter
of Elias de Verdun, of Oddestone. His second was Isabella, the
widow of Sir Roger Aston, and the third, who survived him, was
named Aline, but we have no evidence respecting her identity.
She occurs as his wife in 17 R. II, in Deed No. 61 of the
Chartulary, and as his widow in Deed Na 62.

Roger de CHETwrin), a.d. 1395-1396.

Sir William was succeeded by his son Roger, whose career was
veiy short, for he was in possession of his patrimony for less than
a twelvemonth, having died on the 12th November, 1396, leaving a
widow Elizabeth,* but no issue. The inquisition on his d^ath was
taken pursuant to a writ dated 27th November, 20 R II (1396), and
was made on the oath of Ralph de Wolseley, Roger de Bidulf, Henry
Puys, John Bidulf, John Ryder, of Heywode, and others, who
stated that Roger held the manor of Ingestre of Edmund, brother
and heir of William, late Earl of Stafford, who was under age, and
in ward to the King, and it was worth £10. He held also the
manor of Mutton, which was worth £7 65. 8d., and the reversion
of the manors of Rewele and Gratwych, which Aline, formerly wife
of William de Chetwynd, chivaler, held for her life as dower, and
which was worth £7. He had also a rent of 20«. in Brerdon,
which was held of the Bishop of Cliester, and a rent of 60*. in
Rugge, which was held of Geoffrey Boydell and a rent of 30s. in
Elytelay, which was held of the lord of Felde ; they said also that
Roger died on the Monday next after the Feast of St. Martin,
20 R II (12th November, 1397). Richard, his brother, was his
nearest heir, and was 16 years of age.

• Deed No. 59 of tlie Clmrtulary names ITclen as the wife of Roger.
This Helen, according to Erdeswiek, was a co-heiress of Sir John Haukeston of
Wrineford. The deed showa that Roger was married whilst under age to Helen,
who receired as her marriage portion the manor of Wrineford. She probablj
died in her infancy.

THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY. 259

Richard dk Chetwynd, a.d. 1398-1417.

The death of Eoger at the early age of 22 must have been
unexpected, and as the succession fell to his half-brother Richard,
who was under age and unmarried, the estate lost the benefit of the
marriage of the heir, which was always sold in former days for a
large sum, or its equivalent in land settled on the bride. The
custody of the lands and marriage of the heir fell into the King's
liand, by reason of the minority of the superior lord, and the King
sold them to the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.* Aline, the
widow of Sir William, had been jointly enfeoffed with her husband
in the manors of Grendon and Derdon, in co. Warwick, by Deed
No. 61 of the Chartulary, and by another Deed, No. 62, she became
possessed of the manor of Rudge for her life, with a special
remainder to her son Richard. A very large provision ha(i there-
fore been made for her during the lifetime of her husband, for she
would be likewise entitled to a third of the remaining manors as
dower, but, like her predecessor Isabella, she laid claim to the
manors of Ingestre and Mutton in addition, alleging she had been
jointly enfeoffed of them with her husband William. A writ of
the King, dated 18th February, 20 R. II (1397) states that whereas
Roger Chetwynd, who was dead, held in his demesne as of fee,
when he died, the manors of Ingestre and Mutton, by knight's
service, of Edmund, brother and heir of William, late Earl of
Stafford, who was within age and in ward to the King, and Richard,
brother of Roger, was his ^earest heir, a^d 16 years of age, and
Aline, widow of William Chetwynd, knight, the father of the s^.id
Roger, avers she was jointly enfeoffed with the said William of the
said manors and had held peaceable possession of them, and the
King had granted the custody of the said manors to Richard, the
Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, together with aU lands and
tenements which the said Roger held of the heir of the Earl, and
Aline had petitioned that the said manors might be restored to
her ; the King wishing to do what was just, commanded a writ of
scire facias to be issued, calling upon the bishop to shew cause
why the said manors should not be restored to her.

The result does not appear, but without doubt was unfavourable
to Aline, for by Deed No. 64, the bishop assigned dower to Elizabeth,
the widow of Roger, out of the manors of Ingestre, Mutton, and

* Chartulary, Deed No. 62.

S 2

260 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

Breredon,* and on the following 21st September granted the custody
of all the lands and tenements lately belonging to Roger de Chet-
wynd, and which were held of the heir of tlie Earl of Stafford,
together with the marriage of Richard, brother and heir of Roger,
to William de Frodesham, who shortly afterwards married Richard
to his daughter Thomasincf

There is little to recordrespecting Richard Chetewynd ; he appears
to have come of age in 1398, and within 19 years afterwards, viz.,
in 1417, the deeds in the Chartulary shew he was dead. The
Calendar of Inquisitions, p.m., contains one on Richard Chetewynd,
under date of 5 H. V (a.d. 1417), and which related to the manors
of Ingestre and Mutton, but the inquisition has been unfortunately
lost. His eldest son William died in the following year, before he
reached his full age ; but leaving a widow Elizabeth, who is styled
in the Chartulary, Elizabeth Cawardyn, to distinguish her from
Elizabeth, the widow of Roger Chetwynd. She was daughter and
heir of Sir Robert Mauveysin, of Mauveisin Ridware, and, after the
death of William, married Sir John Cawardyn.J William Chet-
wynd, the son of Richard and Thomasine, died early in 1418, for
the date of the deed assigning dower to his widow is 4th March,
1418. The almost simultaneous deaths of her husband and son
proved too great a shock for the unfortunate Thoraasine, for an
inquisition " de lunatico itiquirendoy' which was issued some years
after this date, to enquire into the state of her mind, found that
she had been out of her senses ever since the seventh year of
Henry V. As William, the eldest son, died whilst under age,
Richard was succeeded in the estates by his second son Pliilip.

At this date,owing to the short lives of several successive lords of
the Fee, no less than four widows were dowered from the Chetwynd
estates, viz.. Aline, the widow of Sir William de Chetewynd,§
Elizabeth, the widow of Roger, Thomasine, the widow of Richard,
and Elizabeth Cawardyn, the widow of William, son of Richard.

* The custody of Breredon would not faU to the bishop, as it was held under
the Audley fief ; but the bishop was the superior lord oyer the Audlejs, and may
haye intruded himself into it over the head of the mesne lord i a not uncommon
occurrence in the case of an ecclesiastical superior.

t Deeds Nos. 65 and 66.

J Shaw's " Staffordshire," Vol. I, p. 177, and arazebrook's " Notes to the
Heralds Visitations " in Vol. V, " Staff. Coll."

§ I have no exprt ss authority for saying that Aline was alive, and as her eldest son
was bom about 40 years before this date, she was probably over CO years of age ;
but she may haye lived for many years afterwards, and it will be seen that she
appears to haye survived till 1439.

THE CHETWTND CI^ARTULARY, 261

Philip de Chetwynd V, a.d. 1422-1444.

Philip was of age in 9 H. V (a.d. 1422),* and served the office
of Sheriff of Staffordshire in 7 H. VI (1428-29). On the 20th
December, 1431, he entered into the service of Humfrey, Earl of
Stafford, being bound by indenture to serve him as his Esquire for
a pension of 10 marks, to be received yearly from the manor of

Barlaston.t

It is somewhat remarkable to find the head of a distinguished
and ancient knightly family serving as an esquire for an annual
stipend after he had succeeded to his patrimonial estates, but the
explanation is probably to be found in the impoverishment of tho
Clietwj^nd property by the cotemporaneous endowment of three or
four widows. Within six years, however, he had materially
improved his position by marrying Ellen or Helen, the widow of
Sir Edmund Ferrers, Lord Ferrers, of Chartley,J who, besides her
dower, held lands in her own right.

Philip now appears as a knight, and served the office of Sheriff
of Staffordshire a second time in 1436-37. On the 17th May,
1439, we find him dealing with the manors of Ingestre, Grendon,
and Dorton, a proof that Aline, his grandmother, was dead at that
date.§ At the same time, proposing to proceed to Guienne, he
joined with his wife in a deed two days afterwards>§ by which her
separate estate was vested in trustees, who were to pay an allowance
of 40s. yearly to each of her sons, Harry, Richard, and Edward.
Early in 1442, Sir Philip was in England, for on the 20th February
of that year, he obtained an Inspeximus of the Charter of
Free Warren which had been granted to his predecessor, Philip de
Chetwynde, by Edward 11. In this year also he had married a
second wife Joan,f and on the 28th June, 1442, he made a re-
settlement of his estates, by which they were vested in him and
Joan for their lives, with remainder to his issue by Joan, and failing
such to his own right heirs.** This deed was executed on the eve

• Deed No. 73.

t Deed No. 77.

J Deeds Nos. 78 and 82.

§ Deeds Nos. 80 and 81.

11 Deed No. 82.

^ His Tiife Elena had died in NoTember, 1440. {Inquisitions^ p.m.) Her heir
was William Ferrers, who was then 18 yeai<s of age. £lena was daughter and heir
of Thomas de la Roche.

•* Deed No. 84.

262 THE CHETWYND CHARTULAKY.

of his departure a second time for Guienne, on his appointment as
Governor of Bayonne. The French at this date had overrun nearly
the whole of Guienne, and Bayonne was the only place of impor-
tance left in possession of the English*

His indenture with the King to hold Bayonne for three months
from the 6 August, is given in full in Deed No. 85 of the Chartulary.
Under the terms of it he was to receive 940 marks, for which he
was to raise as many archei-s as possible, and the city of Bayonne
was expected to raise 100 in addition.*

In 22 H» VI) viz., on the 13 February, 1444, he bound himself by
Indenture with Humphrey, Earl of Buckingham and Staflfordf to
serve the latter as Lieutenant of Calaia, and to maintain a force of
29 men at arms on foot, and 20 archers, Sir Philip to have of his
own retinue tWo men-at-arms, on foot, and 4 archers on foot, and
for wages of himself 16d. a day, for each man-at-arms Sd. a day,
and for each archer 6d. a day, and £20 of special stipend for himself
for the year. He was also to have lodging and maintenance for his
wife, and a gentlewoman with her, and for a gentleman and yeoman.

By another Indenture of the same date. Sir Philip, for a sum of
£20 annually, bound himself "to serve the same Earl in peace and in
War, and to be ready in time of peace upon reasonable warning to go
with the Earl, in all parts and places on this side of the sea, to do
him service and to sojourn and ride with him, with as many men
and horses as the said Earl listes to command or assign, reasonably
after the degree and power of the said Sir Philip, for which he
was to have bouche of Court and livery of the said Earl, for him,
his said men and horses during his demure in the presence of the
said Earl, as others of his degree shall have and take in the house-
hold of the said Earl. In time of war, the said Philip to have
for his men-at-arms and archers such wages and reward as the
Earl shall take of the King or any other his Captain, with
skyppeson and reskyppeson for him and his men and horses, such
as others of his degree shall have, and the Earl shall have of the
said Sir Philip, the third of all prisoners, prizes, and winnings
taken by way of fortune or adventure, and the third of the thirds
of all prisoners, prizes, and winnings taken by any of his men." J

Sir Philip appears to have died at Calais, for his death took
place three months after the date of these deeds, viz., on the
10 May, 1444. The Warwickshire Inquisition, which was held
on his death, is extant. It was taken at Warwick about eighteen

• Deed No. 85. f The Earl was Captain of Calaia. J Deed No. 86.

THE CHETWYND CUARTULAHY. 263

months after his death, viz., in September, 1445 ; and states that
he had held a moiety of the manor of Grendon, which was called
Chetwynd's manor, and the advowson of tlie church, 10 messuages,
280 acres of land, etc., in Dordon, and 4 messuages and 200 acres
of land in Wareton, and whilwt in seisin of the said moiety, etc.,
had granted them to John Hampton, armiger, William Purferey,
armiger, Simon Melbom, rector of the church of Grendon, and
Robert Whitgreve of Stafford, and the said feofifees by their deed
dated Thursday, the Vigil of the Apostles Peter and Paul,
20 H. VI (28 June, 1442), had granted th€ same to Philip and
Joan his wife (who now survives), to be held by them and the
heirs male of their bodies, and, failing such, to the right heirs of
Philip, and they stated that the moiety of the manor of Grendon
was held of John Stanley, armiger, as of his manor of Clifton
Campvile by military service, and that the tenements in Doredoa
and Wareton were held in soccage of Thomas Ferrers, armiger, as
of his manor of Stipeshull, and that John Chetwynd of Mereden
was kinsman and nearest heir of Philip, viz., brother of Eichard,
the father of the said Philip, and he was fifty years of age and
more, and that Philip died on the 10 May, 22 H. VI f 10 May, 1444),
and the said lands and tenements were worth 20 maiks annually.*
Shortly after the death of Philip, a writ " de luimtico inqui^
rendo " was issued to Eicliard Prior of St. Thomas the Martyr, near
Stafford, Thomas Chesterfield, clerk, James Leveson, Humfrey
Cotes, Thomas Everdon, and Nicholas Assheby to enquire on the
oath of a jury, whether Thomasia, formerly wife of Eicbard Chet-
wynd, of CO. Staflbrd, was "fatua et idiota " or not, and, if she was,
whether from her birth, or from what other time, and what lands
and tenements she held ; dated from Westminster,, 6 June, 22 H. VI.
The jury, which consisted of 14, were taken from the town or
neighbourhood of Stafford, where Thomasine was living, and
included amongst others —

John Boghey of Stafford, gentleman,
Eoger Clarke of Stafford, gentleman,
William Whitgreve of Stafford, yoman,
Thomas Whitgreve of Stafford, yoman,
William Warde of Stafford, yoman,

* Inq.y p.m. 24 H. YI. No. 32. It is curious that Dugdale quotes this
inquisition but makes the heir of Philip to be his grandson, viz., son of a son who
had died, v.p., and this error has been repeated in all the " Heralds Yisitations **
and subsequent accounts of the family.

264 THE CHETWYND CHAUTULARY.

and others, many of whom were tenants of Thomasine, holding
under her burgage tenements in the town. They found that
Thomasine had been " idiota " since 7 H. V, and that Philip Chet-
wynd,her son, had occupied her lands and tenements, and received
the rents from them from that time up to the 20 May last when
Philip died, and he had done this under the authority of a deed
executed by Thomasine in her idiotcy, and that Alianora, formerly
wife of Philip, had occupied them from the date of his death up
to the present time, and that Thomasine held divers messuages,
etc., specified in Stafford, and which are described in full with their
tenants and rent, ajid that Humfrey Hexstall was her kinsman and
nearest heir, viz., son of Margaret, daughter of William, son of Mar-
garet, sister of William Frodesham, the father of Thomasine. It is
clear from this inquisition, that Philip had left no issue, or they would
have been heirs of Thomasine in place of a descendant from an aunt.
It appears also from the inquisition that the tenants had acquiesced
in the proceedings of Philip when he had intervened to save the pro-
perty, and for the protection of his mother, but when an alien by blood,
the second wife of Philip, attempted to act in a similar manner as
executor of Philip, they became apprehensive for the safety of
their unfortunate lady and of her property, and took the necessary
legal steps for the protection of both. The episode is a creditable
one for the tenants, and shews that the feudal tie and attachment
between tenants and their superior lord, still exerted its influence
over that most independent and sturdy class of all — the free bur-
gesses of a chartered town.

John Chetwynd, a.d. 1444-1451.

On the death of Sir Philip in 1444, the representation of the
family devolved on his uncle John, son of Sir William de Chetwynd
who had died in 1395, forty-eight years previously. The Inquisi-
tion, p.m., which has been already quoted states that he was 50
years of age and more, the probability is he was over 60 at this
date. I conclude he is identical with the John Chetwynd who
was in France in 3 H. V, in the retinue of the King, and who
consequently took part in the Battle of Agincourt. His letters of
protection on the French EoU of 3 H. V, are dated 24 May, 1415,
and Agincourt was fought on the following 25th October. He is
also the grantor in Deed No. 93 of the Chartulary in which he
conveys his land in Alspath (now Meriden) and Berkeswell to
trustees, and he must be the same John Chetwynd, armiger, who

THE CHETWYND CHARTUIARY. 265

witnesses Deed No. 81 of tlie Chartulary, under date of 7 H. VI. He
left a son Eobert, who succeeded his father, and was living in 32 H.
VI, when he confirmed by Deed 97, the right of Joan, the widow of
Sir Philip, to hold for life the manors of Grendon and Ingestre and
other lands specified. Eobert was succeeded by William Chetwynd
his nephew, the son of Thomas, a younger brother, who had pre-
deceased Robert, for this Thomas is shewn to be dead by Deed 95,
which is dated 33 H. VI. It is this William, whom Dugdale and the
Heralds represent as grandson of Sir PhUip, the issue of a son who
had died in the lifetime of his father, and this error has been per-
petuated in every account of the family which has been subse-
quently written.* In 1491, he covenants with Maud, the widow
of Sir John Ferrers, on the contemplated marriage of his son and
heir, William, with Elizabeth, the daughter of Sir John Ferrers.f
His son, at this date, was only 12 years of age, and it is not
improbable that by marrying his son, at so early an age, he stole
a march upon a competitor for the same alliance. It is certain that
in June, 1494, he was treacherously waylaid and slain by a pai-ty of
men sent for the purpose by Sir Humfrey Stafford, the Sheriff of
the County, under the circumstances detailed in the petition to the
King and Council of his widow Alice. J Tlie inquisition on the death of
Joan, the widow of Sir Philip Chetwynd, shews that his son William
at this date was only 15 or 16 years of age. The latter was therefore
12 years of age at the date of his marriage with Elizabeth Ferrers.

The inquisition on Joan the widow of Sir Philip is the last
document of tlie Chartulaiy, and my authority for the next four
descents is the account of the family in Dugdale's Warwickshire
and the Herald's Visitations of Staffordshire, which have been
edited by Mr. Grazebrook, and printed in Vol. V of these Collections.
According to these authorities the last named William Chetwynd,
had issue Thomas, and a second son, Anthony of Rugge, from
whom the Viscounts Chetwynd descend. Thomas died 3 Philip
and Mary, and was succeeded by his son John Chetwynd, who was
alive 34 Elizabeth, and was the husband of two wives. By his
firat wife he had a son, Sir William Chetwynd, who died without
leaving issue, and who was succeeded by his half brother. Sir
Walter Chetwynd, who was the father of Walter Chetwynd, the
antiquary and compiler of the Chartulary.

• I ought to except Mr. Grazebrook, who, with his usual perspicuitj, has sus-
pected an error in this part of the pedigree. See his notes to the Chetwynd
pedigree in Vol. V of " Staff. Coll."

t Deed No. 104. t Deed Xo. lOG.

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Eudo de Mutton, vnih consent of Alina Ms wife, and of Ralph his
son, grants six acres of land in Ingestre to the Canons of
St. Thomas of Stafford, together ivith his body both alive and
dead.

1. Eudo de Muttana^ onmibus haminibus siiis Francis et
Anglicis, salutem.

Sciant tarn presentes qnam futuri me concessisse et in purani et
perpetuam elemosinam dedisse libere et quiete ab omni seculari
servitio Deo et domui gloriosi Martyris Thomce de Stafford et
Canonicis ibidem Deo servientibus, cui meipsum vivum et mortuum
reddidi, sex acras terne in Ingestrent, scilicet in Colbrondescroft et
ex concensu et assensu Aalinse uxoris mese et Radulplii heredis
mei et aliorum heredum, pro salute animae meae et predecessorum
meorum, filiorum et parentum meorum et pro predictse domus
orationibus et fraternitate etc., Hiis testibus Nicolao de Muttona,
Gerardo de Stafiford,* Ivone, Galfrido, Philippo, Petro filiis domini
et aliis.

Ralph, son of Ivo de Mytton, grants to Lettice, formerly his friend,
a virgate of land in the vill of Ingestre, for 4s, annual
rent.

2. Sciant omnes, etc., quod ego Radulphus filius Yvonis de
Myttona, dedi, etc., Letitiae aliquando amicae [meae]. et heredibus
suis, etc., unam virgatam terras in vill& de Ingkestrent, reddendo,
etc., mihi et heredibus meis quatuor solidos argenti ad duos anni
tei'minos, etc. Hiis testibus Stephano Meverel, Pagano de Wastneys,

• This witness is probably identical with Gerald fitz Brien of Stafford, the
founder of the monastery.

272

THE CUErWYND CHAKTULARY.

Waltero de Haghengate, Willielmo de Mutton, Galfrido de Mutton
et aliis.

Circumscribed.
SigUl. Radum fiUi iTonifl.

Ralph de Mutton grants to Roger Gemon three cartt^cates of land in
Drumheakin, which he had of the gift of Sir Bertram de
Verdon*

3. Sciant, etc., quod ego Dominus Eadulphus de Mutton dedi
et concessi, etc., Ilogero Gernon, etc., tree oarucatas terrse in
Drumheskin, etc., quas habui ex dono Domini Bertrami de
Werdon, etc. His testibus Adamo de Prahers, Alexandro de
Drumlee^ Ivone de Muttona et aliis.

Ralph de Mitthim grants to William Mallebranche certain land
between Dntmlee and Drumhisken (in Ireland),

4. Sciant, etc., quod ego Eadulphus de Mittliun dedi, etc.,
Willelnio Mallebranche quandam terram inter diviaas terrae de
Drumlee et Drumheskin, etc, Hiis testibus Bertramo de Verdon,
Ada de Prahers, Matheo de Fulchay, Rogero Gernun, Alexandro
de Drumlee, Galfrido Coco, Galfrido de Mitthun, Ivone de Mitthun
et multis aliis.

* This and the following Deed, show that Balph de Mutton with his brothers,
Ivo and Geoffrey, had aocompanied Bertram de Verdon to Ireland in 1185.
Drumheskin is probably Dromiskin in co. Louth, see Deed Ko. 20.

THE CHETWYKD CHARTULAEY. 273

Ralph de MviUm ffranta to Robert, son of Walter, half a virgate of
land in, Mutton. s.d.

5. Sciant, etc , quod ^o Radulphus de Mutton dedi, etc.,
Boberto filio Walteri uuam dimidiam virgatam terne in Aliitton,
etc., Keddendo aanuatini unain Hbrara piperis ad Festum Sancti
Michae]i3,et sciendum est banc terrain me aibi inexcbangiumdedisse
pro territ quam pater raeua dedit patri suo Waltero in Reel, etc.,
Hiis teatibua, Ada de Bradele, Osberto de Heitun Yvone de Mere,
Nicholao de Salt, Ivone iilio Ivonis, Galfrido fratre ejus, Henrico
de Boel, etc.

ScUph de Mutton grants to Senry, son of Williani de Beche, Tialf a
virgate of land in Apeion, which Roger de Sanyard had
formerly held. s.d.

6. Sciant presentcs et fnturi quod ego Kadulphus de Muttona,
Dominus de Higgeatrend concessi, etc., Henrico filio Willelmi de
Beche unam dimidiam virgatam terrs, etc., iu villS, de Abbetona,
viz., illam quam Eogerua de Hagenyate tenuit, etc., Hiis testibus,
Eicardo de Onna, Roberto de Eyton, Eicardo de Belinttona, Nicbolao
de Alvredeston," etc.

Adam de Mviton grants a virgate of land in Rudge, to Geoffrey, son
of Oervate de Chaulnes (Chamea),

7. Sciant, etc., quod ego Ada de Mutton dedi, etc., Galfrido,
filio Gervaaii de Cbaulnes unam vii^atam terree in vUl& de Eugge,

AWerdestoQ, or Alurdetton, it AUton i it tbnoed, I thiuk, s part of the
HjtEon tenure id Rule ; for Alston and Rul« are luuallj cgupled together, at if
the; formed oae manor.

274 THE CIIETWYND CHJlRTULARY.

etc. Reddendo mihi, etc., duos solidos ad duos anni tenninos, etc.
Hiis testibus — Domino Radulpho de Mutton, Philippe Parsona de
Ingestre, Stephano capellano de Gretwiz, Benedicto de Bromlegh
Viviano de Standon, etc.

Note. — This deed must have been executed in the lifetime of Sir Balph
de Mutton, who is first witness to it. Balph lived to a great age, and had
evidently enfeoffed his son Adam at Rudge, in Standon, during his lifetime.
Vivian de Standon, the last witness, had succeeded his father Bobert before
16 H. Ill, but his position in the testing clause seems to imply that his
father was still alive at the period of the deed.

Henry de Audley grants to Adam de Miction all the land of
Brereton, except Redemore, to be held by tJie sei^ice of a yilt
spur, s.d.

8. Sciant, etc., quod ego Henricus de Audithlegh dedi, etc.,
Adae de Muttona, etc., totam terrain de Brerdon, etc., salvft michi
et heredibus meis tot& terrfi de Redemore, etc., quam ad opus meum
et heredum meorum retinui. Habendum, etc., imperpetuum, etc.,
Eeddendo, etc., unam calcariam deauratam ad Festum Sancti Jacobi
pro omni servitio et demand^, etc., excepto forinseco servitio, etc.
Hiis testibus Dominis Herveio de Stafford, Gileberto de Segrave,
WUlelmo de Albo Monasterio, Willelmo Pantulf, Willelmo de
Audithlega, WUlelmo de Bromlegh, Rogero de Somervill, Rogero
de Rideware, Rioardo de Draicote, Willelmo de Wilbridtone,
Galfrido GrifiBn, Roberto de Stokes olerico et aliis.

This deed and the one which follows, when read together, shew that
Brerdon had been given to Adam de Mutton during the lifetime of his father
Balph, and this taken in connection with the Arms of Mutton, seems to point
to some connection with the Audlejs, and I think it probable that Isabella,
the wife of Adam de Mutton, was daughter of Adam de Audley, and sister
of Henry de Audley, who makes the above grant. Brerdon is Brereton in
Bugeley.

Adam de Mutton grants to William, son of Ralph, six acres of his
land in Brereton. s.d.

9. Sciant, etc., quod ego Adam de Muttona dedi, etc., Willelmo
filio Radulphi, etc., sex acras terrae mese in Brerdon, etc., Hiis
testibus Domino Radulpho de Mutton milite, Roberto de Wiston,
Willielmo Biran, etc.

THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY. 275

The Prior of St. Thomas near Stafford, grants to Adam de Mutton
and his heirs the perpetual presentation of a canon, to celebrate
divine offices for the soul of Sir Philip de Mutton, his brother, s.d.

10. Omnibus Cliristi fidelibus, etc., Frater Philippus* dictua
Prior Sancti Thomse Martyris juxta Stafford, etc. Sciat universitas
vestra nos concessisse domino Adae de Muttun et heredibus suis
presentationem unius canonici in domo nostr& in perpetuum, etc.,
ad celebrandum divina pro anim& Philippi de Muttun fratris
predicti Adae et pro salute animae suae et antecessorum et succes-
sorum suorum, etc. Hiis testibus Domino Henrico de Audithlegh,
Domino Roberto Marmiun, Radulpho de Muttun, Willelmo de
Audithelegh, Galfrido del Bee, Willelmo de Bromlegh, et aliis.

Adam de Mutton confirms the grant to the Priory of St. Tliomas,
which Philip, his brother, had made of the land in Queinton,
which he held of the gift of Robert Marmion, s.d.

11. Sciant, etc., quod ego Ada de Mutton concessi, etc., Deo et
Ecclesiae sancti Thomae Martyris juxta Stafford, etc., donationera
totius terrae in Queinton quam Philippus frater mens donavit cum
corpore suo sicut idem Philippus earn melius et liberiua tenuit de
dono Roberti Maxmion, etc.. Habendum et tenendum de me et
heredibus meis, etc., libere et quiete, etc., in perpetuum. Hiia
testibus Domino Henrico de Audithelegh, R. de Mutton, etc.

It appears from this deed and the one preceding that Philip de Mutton
had been enfeoffed of Quinton in Gloucestershire by Robert Marmion, and
had passed it away to the Priory of St. Thomas on his death-bed : the assent
of Adam had been purchased by granting to him in perpetuity the presenta-
tion of a canon in the House.

Henry de Avdley^ Conveys to Isabella, the vndoio of Sir Adam de
Mutton, the custody of all the land of Brereton, which her
husband had formerly held, until the lawful age of Ralph, the
son of Adam and Isabella, s.d.

12. Sciant, etc., quod ego Henricus de Audithlegh tradidi, etc.,
Dominae Ysabellae quae fuit uxor Domini Adae de Mutton totam
custodiam totius terrae de Breredun quae fuit prefati Adae viri sui

• Philip, Prior of St. Thomas, occurs from 1221 to 1228. See the Chartularjr
of St. Thomas the Martyr, near Stafford, bj the Ber. F. Parker, " Staff. Coll.,"
Vol. VIII.

t This deed shows plainly that Ralph, the son of Adam de Mutton, was under
age at the date of his father's death. Henry de Audley was dead in 1246.

T 2

276 THB CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

cum pertinentiis. Habendam et tenendam donee Radulphus filius
ipsius Adae et ipsiua douiinse Ysabellae ad etatem pervenerit
legitimam qualem possit et debeat per legem terrae et regni consuetu-
dinem teiram tenere et habere, etc. Hiis testibus Dominis Willielmo
Kuifo, Willielmo de Audithlegh, Willielmo de Bromlegh, Willielmo
Pantulf juniore, Waltero de Legh militibus, Johanne de Tamenhorn,
Hugone de Hauekeston, Roberto de Mere.

Philip de Mutton grants to Philip de Prestwode, his foster son, two
pieces of his waste of Apeton. s.d,

13. Sciant, etc., quod ego Philippus de Muttona dedi, etc.,
Philippe de Prestwode, alumpno meo duas placeas vasti mei in villsl
de Abbetona, etc., quarum una jacet inter viam regiam quie ducit de
Rewel versus Abbeton, etc., reddendo, etc., octo denarios ad duos anni
terminos ad totam vitam meam, et post decessum meum reddet
heredibus meis, etc., unum denarium tantum, etc., Hiis testibus
Domino Willielmo de Stafford, Domino Waltero fratre suo, Eicardo
de Eewel, Petro de Gnoweahal et aUis.

Sir Philip de Mutton grants Apeton to Nicolas, the Prior, and
Church of St, Thomas the Martyr, near Stafford, s.d.

14. Omnibus has literas, etc., Dominus Philippus de Mutton
Miles, salutem. Noverit universitas vestra me dedisse, etc., Deo et
Beatse Mariae et glorioso Martyri Thomae et Ecclesia? suae juxta
Stafibrd et fratri Nicholao Priori, etc., pro salute animae meae et
animae Petronillae uxoris meae, etc., in puram et perpetuam elemo-
sinam omnes terras et tenementa quae habui in villS, de Abbetona
in Comitatu Stafiford cum homagiis, redditibus, wardis, releviis,
escaetis, et commodis, servitiis liberorum, viz., Adae le Mey, etc., cum
omnibus villanis meis qui de dicta villa originem duxerunt et
sequelis ipsorum, etc. Tenendum et habendum, etc., prefatis Priori,
etc., de DominsL Isabella de Chetwynd doming de Mutton et heredi-
bus suis libere et quiete, etc., in perpetuum, faciendo inde predictae
Isabellae et heredibus suis servitia debita et consueta, etc. Et
predicta Isabella et heredes sui predictas terras et tenementa, etc.,
predictis Priori, etc., contra omnes homines wavantizabunt, etc., in
perpetuum. Hiis testibus Dominis Willielmo de Caverswelle,
Willelmo Bagod, Johanne Giffart de Chillington militibus, etc.

THE CHETWYND CHARTULART. 277

This deed is subsequent to the death of Philip de Chetwynd, which took
place in 1283. The grantor was son of the former Pliilip de Mutton, who
made the grant of Quiuton to the monks of St. Thomas.

Sir Philip de Mutton gives a power of attorney to put the Prior of
St. Thomas in full seisin of Apeton, s.d.

15. Omnibus, etc, Philippiis de Mutton dominus de Abbeton
salutem, etc., Noverit, etc., me constituisse, etc., Henricum Rote ad
ponendum fratrem Nicholaum Priorem Sancti Thomae Martyris
juxta Stafford in plenara et bonam seisinam omnium terraium et
tenementorum meorum in Abbeton cum homagiis et omnibus
servitiis liberorum hominum, viUanis, villenagiis, etc. In cujus rei
testimonium eigillum meum presentibus apposui.

Hubert, son of Richard de Stodon, grants to Sir Philip de Mutton
his portion of a meadow (in Rule) (?) s.d.

16. Sciant, etc., quod ego Robertus filius Ricardi de Stoctun
dedi, etc.. Domino Philippe de Mutton domino de Rewel totam
partem meam illius prati quod vocatur Weremedewe juxta Chetele-
ford, etc. Hiis testibus Domino Roberto de Knyttelegh milite
Ricardo Sprygonel et aliis.

Fine levied 14 B. /, by which Philip de Mutton and Petronilla his
wife (jbchnjoxoledge the right of the Prior of St. Thomas to a
carucate of land, a messuage, and five acres of wood in Rule,

17. Hec est finalis concordia facta in Curifi, Domini Regis apud
Westmonasterium in Octavis Sancti Michaelis anno regni regis
Edwardi filii Regis Henrici decimo quarto coram Thoma de
Weylond, etc., Justiciariis, etc., inter Fratrem Nicholaum Priorem
ecclesise Sancti Thomae juxta Staffordiam querentum et Philippum
de Mutton et PetroniUam uxorem ejus impedientes de uno
messuagio un3, carucat& et quinque acris bosci, etc., in Rewel unde
placitum warantise cartse summonitum fuit inter eos in e9,dem
curia, etc., scilicet quod predictus Philippus et PetronUla recogno-
verunt predicta tenementa, etc., esse jus ipsius Prioris et ecclesise
suae predictae ut ilia quae idem Prior et ecclesia sua predicta
habent de dono predictorum Philippi et Petronillae, etc.

It seems that Sir Philip de Mutton had subsequently re-entered into his
land at Rule, and at assizes held at Handsworth in February of this year,

]78 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

•

viz., in 1286 the Prior of St Thomas sued him for unjufltly disseising him of
a carucate of land and five acres of wood in E«well, near Gnoushale ; a verdict
was given in favour of the Prior, and the above Fine was consequent on this
verdict (" Staff. Coll.," Vol. VI, p. 162). It appears, however, that the whole
of these proceedings were collusive, and the story was told at length when Sir
Philip de Clietwynd attempted to recover the land in 24 E. I. The jury
stated *^ that Philip de Mutton, intending to enfeoff the Prior in 14 E. I, had
with his own hand delivered seisin of the messuage to the Prior Nicholas, and
the Prior had been in seisin for a month, and had ploughed the land, but
that during the whole time, a female servant of Philip occupied the messuage
with milch cows in the name of Philip, and was responsible to Philip for the
dairy produce, and the Prior being afraid he was not in complete seisin,
arranged with Philip that Philip should eject him, and that he should recover
seisin by an assize of novel disseisin, and this had been effected, but that the
Prior had never executed the judgement of the Court, for Philip continued in
seisin until his death."

Philip de Mutton had left no issue, and Philip de Chetvrynd had entered
as heir and representative of Balph de Mutton, who had made the original
feoffment to Philip de Mutton. A verdict was given in favour of Philip de
Chetwynd. (" Staff. Coll.," Vol. VII, p. 34.)

Isabella de Chetwyndy formerly wife of Sir Philip de Chetwynd,
gives license to Sir Philip de Mutton, to grant a carucate of land
in Rvle, and four virgates of land in Apeton, to the Prior
and Convent of St, Thomas the Martyr near Stafford, s.d.

18. Sciant, etc., quod ego Isabella de Chetwynd quondam uxor
domini Philippi de Chetwynd militis, in pur& viduitate me& con-
cessi et licentiam dedi domino Philippo de Mutton quod ipse,
unum mesuagium et unam carucatam terrse in Eewel, etc., et
quatuor virgatas teme in Abbeton, etc., dare possit et concedere
Priori et Conventui Sancti Thomae Martyris juxta Stafford, etc.
Hiis testibus Willelmo de Caverswall, Willelmo Bagod Willelmo
de Stafford militibus, etc.

Isabella de Chetwynd, formerly wife of Sir Philip de Chetwynd,
grants a messuage and half a virgate of land in Budge, to
Roger de Bugge and Juliana his wife, s.d.

19. Sciant, etc., quod ego Isabella de Chetwynd quondam uxor
domini Philippi de Chetwynd in pur& viduitate dedi, etc., Eogero
de Rugge et Julianas uxori suae pro eorum homagio, etc., unum
messuagium et medietatem unius virgatae terrae cum pertinentiis in
villa de Eugge, etc. Habendum, etc., de me et heredibus meis, etc.,

THE CIIETWYND CHARTULARY. 279

in perpetuum, reddendo inde annuatim mihi, etc., 4 solidos eb 8
denarios argenti ad duos anni terminos, etc. Hiis testibus Domino
lioberto de Bromlegli, etc.

William Marescall grants to Sir Philip de Chetwynd and Isabel
his wife, nine acres of land in Newtown, near Drumheniskin,
in exchange for land in Milltmvn, near the same place, and for
which he had sued Nicholas, the Archbishop of Armagh, in the
Curia Regis. 8.d.

20. Universis, etc., Willelmus Marescallus salutem in domino.
Noverit universitas vestra me concessisse, etc., domino Philippo de
Chetewind et Isabellae uxori suae, etc., totum jus et clamium quod
habui vel habere potui in novem acris terrae cum pertinentiis quas
liabui in extentam a predictis Philippo et Isabella uxore su& in
Nova Villa juxta Drummeskin pro terrS, quam habui in vill&
Molendini juxta Drummeskin quam dominus Nicolaus Archiepis-
copus Ardmachanus Yberniae Primus lucratus fuit a me in CuriA
domini Regis. In cujus resignationis et quieta clamationis mea, etc.
Hiis testibus Thoma de Mimmis tunc Vicecomite de Uriel,* Hemico
Mour, Eogero Gernun, WiUielmo (de) Ingestrond, Johanne Gernun,
etc.

Convention between Sir Philip de Chetwynd and the men of Drum-
heskin, 56 H. III.

21. Hec est conventio facta inter dominum Philippum de
Chetwynd ex unS. parte, et homines de Durmeskin scilicet inter
Willelmum Generem sacerdotis et Herbertum Cocum, etc., ex
alterd, quod dictus Philippus de Chetewynd concessit, etc., dictis
hominibus viginti et unam acram stangni minus terrae arabiUs in
tenemento de Durmeskin usque ad terminum viginti annorum
termino incoante ad festum Sancti Micha^lis anno regni regis
Henrici L° VP. Tenendum, etc. Hiis testibus Henrico Mour, etc.

Nicholas, son of Henry de Amirinton, grants to Henry de Peppel
three acres of land and two acres of pasture in Gratwich.

22. Sciant, etc., quod ego Nicholaus filius Henrici de Ambrin-
ton dedi, etc., Henrico de Eeppel, etc., tres acras terras et duas
acras prati quas habui de dono dominae Isabellae de Chetwynde
dominae de Gretewiz, etc.

* The fact of the Sheriff of Uriel (Louth) 'witnessing tliis deed, seems to
identify Drumhenisken with Dromiskin.

280 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

Philip, son of Geoffrey de Nugent, grants to Sir Philip de Chetwynd
the homage and service of Henry de Hextall and other coparceners
in Milwich. s.d.

23. Sciant, etc., quod ego Philippus de Nugent filius Galfridi
Nugent dedi, etc., Domino Philippo de Chetwinde militi, homagia
et servicia Heurici de Hextall et heredum suorum, Ricardi de
Morton et heredum suorum, Radulphi de Grendon et heredum
suorum, et Johannis de Grendon et heredum suorum de omnibus
terris, et tenementis cum pertinentiis quae de me tenuerunt infra
villam de Melewyz et extra cum wardis, releviis, eschaetis, mari-
tagiis, eto., in perpetuum, Habendum, etc. Hiis testibus Fratre
Nicholao Priore Sancti Thomae, Domino Roberto de Staundon,
Johanne de Chetwynde militibus, etc.*

Fine levied 56 H, III between Philip de Chetwynde and Isaiella, his
wife, and Thomas de Ferrars, regarding the diversion of the
stream of Locksley.

24. Hec est finalis concordia facta in Curi& domini Regis apud
Lycchefeld a die Sanctae Trinitatis in quindecim dies anno regni
Regis Henrici filii Regis Johannis quinquagesimo sexto coram
Radulpho de Hengham, Henrico de Monteforti, Thoma Trevet et
Waltero de Hopton Justiciariis Itinerantibus, etc., inter Philippum
de Chetwynd et Isabellam uxorem suam ejus querentes, et
Thomam de Ferrariis de Lockesleye, de hoc quod idem Thomas
permittat ipsos Philippum et Isabellam divertere cursum cujusdem
aquae in Lockesleye in debitum et antiquum cursum suum, et
unde placitum fuit inter eos in eSdem curi&, scilicet quod predict!
Philippus et Isabella concesserunt pro se et heredibus ipsius
Isabellae quod predictus Thomas et heredes sui habeant totum
cursum predictse aquee usque ad molendinum suum de Lockes-
leye sine contradictione vel impedimento predictorum Philippi et
IsabellsB et heredum ipsius Isabellse imperpetuum, et preterea, etc.
Et pro h&c concessione fine, et concordia, idem Thomas concessit
pro se et heredibus suis, quod ipsi decetero reddent singulis
annis predictis Philippo et IsabeUee et heredibus ipsius IsabeUae
quatuordecim solidos sterlingorum, etcf

* MUlwich wu a double manor, one half of wbich was beld bj the family of
Nugent under the Strettons of Stretton, and the other half by a family named
de Mole wy eh, after the place.

t liockesleye and IsabeUa*! manor of Gratwich are partly coterminous.

THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY. 281

Philip, son of Robert de Hewl, grants to Sir Philip de Chetwynd a
tenement in Mutton, s.d.

25. Sciant, etc., quod ego Philippus filius Robert! de Rewl
dedi, etc., Philippo de Chetwynd militi totum tenementum meum
quod habui ex donatione patris mei in villsl de Mutton, etc. Hiis
testibus Dominis Johanne de Chetwynd, Eoberto de Alecton,*
militibus Domino Rogero de Pyveslesdon, Jordano de Pyvelesdon
et multis aliis.

Sir Henry de St Maur grants to Sir Philip de Chetvjynd land in
Flitleye, s.d.

26. Sciant, etc., quod ego Henricus de Sancto Mauro miles
filius Galfridi de Sancto Mauro,* dedi, etc., Philippo de Chetwynde
militi, totam teiram cum pratis et moris in Flitleye, etc. Haben-
dum, etc., reddendo, etc., Hiis testibus Domino Johanne de Chet-
wynde, Domino Ada de Chetwynde, Thoma Meverel, Magistro
Ricardo de Marleberge tunc rectore ecclesiae de Gretewyz, Roberto
ad campum villse de eMem et multis aliis.

Richard Toly of Ingestre releases to Sir Philip de Chdioynd all
claim to lands and tenements in Ingestre^ which Richard Toly^
his father y and Lettice, his mother, at any time held. s.d.

27. Omnibus Christi fidelibus, etc., Ricardus Toly filius et
heres Ricardi Toly de Yngestre salutem, etc. Noverit universitas
vestra me concessisse, etc., domino Philippo de Chetewynd, etc.,
totum jus, etc., quod habui, etc., in omnibus terris et tenementis
quae vel quas Ricardus Toly pater mens et Leticia mater mea
aliquo tempore tenuerunt in Yngestre, etc. Hiis testibus Fratre
Nicholao Priore Saucti Thomae et aliis.

Fine levied 19 H, I respecting the manors of Brereton, Mytton and
Chratwich,

28. Hec est finalis concordia facta in Curisl Domini Regis apud
Westmonasterium in crastino animarum anno regni Regis Edwardi

• Alecton or Halechton is H»iughton.

t Henry de St. Maur was lord of FieH in Leigh. In 22 E. I Ermengardn, the
-widow of Henrj de St. Maur sued William de Mortimer and Alianora his wife for
a third of a messuage and carucate of land in Flyteleje and Legh, which she
claimed as dower. Flitlegh seems to be another name for Field, but it is now
extinct. (" Staff. Coll.," Vol. VII, p. 9.)

282 THE CIIETWTND CHARTULARY.

filii Kegie Henricl nono decimo coram Johanne de Metyngham, etc.,
inter Eogemm de Thornton querentera et Magigtrum Johannem de
Lacy impedientem, etc., de maneriis de Brerdon, Mutton, et Orete-
wych cuQi peiiinentiis et advocatione eccleaiEe ejuadem manerii
de Gretewych [unde] placitum conventionia aunimonitum fuit inter
eos ineadem Curia, scilicet quod predictua Uogerus recognovit pre-
dicta maneria, etc., esse jus ipsiua Joliannis, et pro hac recognitione,
fine et concordii, idem Johannes concessit predieto Kogero predicta
maneria, etc., ad totam vitam ipsiua Rogeri, et post decessum ipsius
Eogeri predicta maneria, etc., integre remauebunt Philippo de Chet-
wynde filio Isabelhe de Chetewynde et heredibus suis Tenendum
de capitalibus dominis feodi, etc., in perpetuiim.*

Philip de Chetewynd grants to Philip de PrcstwuJe three piecen of

land and waste which he had of the gift of Sir Philip de Mutton.

B.d.

29. Sciant, etc., quod ego Philippus de Chetwynd dedi, etc.,

Philippo de Preatwode illaa tres placeas tente et vasti quaa habuit

in Abbeton ex donatione domini Philippi de Mutton quondam domini

de eadem, etc., Hiis testibus Domino Willielmo de Stafford milite,

WiUelmo de Chetwynd et aliia.

Philip de Chetwynd grants to Marriot Tdy of Ingestre an acre and

a rood of land in Ingestre. 27 K I,

30. Sciant, etc., quod ego Philippus de Chetwynd dominua de

Ingestre dedi, etc., Marriot Toly de Ingestre unam acram tetrie et

* InbeUa, the heireu of Mj-tton and IngeBtre, bad married for a Becand

huibtmd Boger de Thoruton, and Soger claimed to hold her inlieriloiice bj

coiuteBj of England, kfter ber death. The abore Fine conSrmed his poiaeMion

of BrerdoD, MuUon and Qratwich, for bit life. lobelia died in 19 E. I.

THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY. 283

unam rodam in villi et campo de Ingestre, etc., Hiis testibus,
Galfrido deWesteneys, Eadulfo le Westeneys, etc., Dat apud Ingestre
anno regni regis Edwardi vicessimo septimo.

Philip, son of Sir Philip de Chetwynd, son of Sir John de Chetwynd,
remits to Richard, the Prior and convent of St. Thomas the
Martyr, near Stafford, all his claim and right in four virgates
of land in Apeton, which his covrsin, Sir Philip de Mutton, had
given to Nicholas, formerly Prior of the same house. Probably
26 E. I, A.D. 1298. See next deed.

31. Omnibus, etc., Philippus filius domini Philippi de Chetwynd
filii domini Johannis de Chetwynd salutem, etc. Noverit
nniversitas vestra me concessisse remississe, etc., domino Eicardo
Priori Sancti Thomse Martyris jiixta Stafford et ejusdem loci
conventui, totum jus et clamium meum quod habui vel aliquo modo
habere potui in illis quatuor virgatis terrae cum omnibus suis
pertinentiis in Abbeton quas Dominus Philippus de Mutton
consanguineus mens dedit cuidam Nicholao quondam Priori domiis
predictse et ejusdem loci conventui, etc. Hiis testibus Dominis
Koberto de Staundon, Willielmo de StaflFord, Willielmo de Mere,
militibus. Henrico de Verdon, Eogero de Verdon, Johanne de
Cotes et aliis.

The Prior of St, Thomas^ near Staffo7*d, releases to Philip, son of Sir
Philip de Chetwynd^ all his claim to a messuage and a carucate
of land in Rule, 26 E. I.

32. Universis, etc., pateat per presentes quod nos Prater
Eicardus Prior Sancti Thomje Martyris juxta Stafford et ejusdem
loci conventus relaxavimus, etc., in perpetuum, Philippe filio domini
Philippi de Chetwynde et heredibus suis, etc., totum jus et clamium
quod unquam haberimus vel quoque modo habere poterimus in uno
mesuagio unS, carucata terrae et quinque acris bosci cum omnibus
suis pertinentiis in Eewel, ita quod nee nos, etc. Dat' in Prioratu
et domo nostra Sci Thomas Martyris anno regni regis Edwardi filii
Eegis Henrici xxvi°. Hiis testibus Dominis Eoberto de Staundon,
Willielmo de Stafford, Willelmo de Mere, Henrico de Creswelle
militibus, Henrico de Verdun, etc.*

* After the verdict against the Prior in 25 E. I, the latter appealed against it,
and the suit was removed hj writ of certiorari to be heard coram Rege at Hillary
Term 26 £. I. These two deeds show that the suit was compromised. (" Staff.
Coll.," Vol. VII, p. 45.)

284 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

PhUip, son of Philip de Chehoynd, grants io John^ son of William de
Puiz, four acres of his waste in Brereton* s.d.

33. Sciant, etc., quod ego Philippus filius Philippi de Chetwynde
dedi, etc., Johanni filio Willelmi de Puteo quatuor acras ten-ae de
vasto meo de Hoddihurst in bosco de Breredone, etc.

Philip de Chetwynd demises to John de ShraJicote two acres of arable
land in Mytton fo^r a term of 25 years, 32 E. I.

34. Omnibus, etc., Philippus de Chetwynde dominus de Mutton
salutem, etc., Noveritis me concessisse et ad terminum 25 annorum
demisisse Johi de Shradicote, etc., duas acras terrse arabilis
campestres de vasto meo in Mutton, etc., a festo Ascensionis domini
anno E. R. Edwardi filii R. Henrici xxxii° usque ad tinem predic-
torum 25 annorum, etc.

Convention between Roger de Thorenton and Philip, son of Philip de
Ghetwyndy respecting manor of Breretan.'f

35. Hec est conventio facta inter Philippum filium Philippi de
Chetwynde ex parte unS. et Eogerum de Thorenton ex alterS, videlicet
quod predictus Eogerus dimisit et concessit predicto Philippe et
heredibus suis manerium de Brerdon cum omnibus suis pertinentiis
quod quidem manerium dictus Eogerus habet de dono Magistri
Johannis de Lacy per finem levatum in curia domini Eegis Edwardi
coram Justiciariis de Banco ad terminum vitse suae. Habendum,
etc., dicto Philippe et heredibus suis hereditarie Eeddendo inde
annuatim dicto Eogero ad terminum vitae dicti Eogeri duas marcas
sterlingorum, etc. Hiis testibus Dominis Willelmo Bagot, Willelmo
de StaflFord, Thoma de Ferrariis, Eicardo de Stratton, Willelmo de
la Haye, Eadulpho filio Fulconis militibus, Thoma Meverell, etc.

Philip de Chetwynde grants to Roger, son of Jordan de Puleston, two
robes annually for his life, to be received ai Ingestre, and 40s.
rent and a farthing from the vill of Brereton. 33 E. I.

36. Sciant, etc., quod ego Philippus de Chetwynde dedi, etc.
Eogero filio Jurdani de Puvelesdon duas robas competentes una

* The familj of Dupuis or de Puteo were the Bishop's tenants at Rugelej and
Hereditaiy Foresters of the Bishop. Thej would be therefore the neighbours of
the Chetwynds at Brerdon.

t See note to Deed No. 28.

THE OHETWYND CHARTULARY. 285

cum foruris, per annum ad totam vitam suam apud Inggustre
percipiendas ad duos anni terminos, etc., dedi etiam et concessi
eidem Eogero ad totam vitam suam quadraginta solidos et obolum
annul reddit&s in villS, de Brerdon ad duos anni terminos
percipiendos, etc., de tenentibus meis subscriptis et terris et
tenementis eorundem in villa de Brerdon in quorumcunque
manus pervenerit in escambio pro molendino et gurgitibus de
Mutton, scilicet de Willielmo Baron et heredibus suis xxii denarios
et obolum, etc., Eeddendo inde idem Eogems mihi et heredibus
meis per totam vitam suam unum obolum per annum ad festum
Sancti Michaelis pro omni servitio. Et ego vero predictus
Philippus, etc., dictas duas robas, etc., predicto Eogero waranti-
zabimus, acquietabimus, et defendemus. Pro hac autem donatione,
etc., idem Eogevus concessit mihi bon& fide consilium, auxiliuiu et
laborem suum infra quatuor maria Angliae sumptibus meis quando
rationabiliter fuerit premonitus, dum in sanitate fuerit, etc. Hiis
testibus, Dominis Eoberto de Staundon, Willelmo de Stafford,
Willelmo de Mere militibus, etc. Dat apud Ingustre anno r-r.
Edwardi filii E. Henrici xxxii°.

William, son of Robert de Kyngeston Leyes, remits to Philip de Chet-
vrynd all his claim in the wood and waste of Grativich, which
he or his aificestors derived from any feoffment made by Ralph de
Mytton, the ancestor of Philip. A.D. 1302.

37. Pateat universis, etc., quod ego Willielmus filius Eoberti
de Kyngeston leyes remisi, etc., Philippo de Chetwynd domino de
Gret€wich, etc., totum jus et clamium quod habui, etc., in bosco et
vasto manerii sui de Gretewich, etc., ratione alicujus feoffamenti
quod ego vel anteoessores mei unquam habuimus de Eadulpho de
Mutton quondam domino de Gretewich antecessore predicti Philippi,
etc. Hiis testibus Thoma de Ferrariis Johanne de Bromschulf,
Eoberto de Caversewell, etc. Datum apud Gretewich anno domini
M°ccc°ij^

Richard de Pyvelesdon (Puleston) grants to Philip de CJutvrynd, in
frank mxirria^e with Isabella, his daughter, all his land and
vtesstuiges in Breddesmere, A.D. 1294.

38. Sciant, etc., quod ego Eioardus de Pyvelesdon* dedi, etc.,
Philippo de Chetwynd cum Isabella filia med in liberum maritagium
totam terram meam cum messuagiis in Breddesmere cum pertinentiis,

• The famUj of Pyyelesdon or Puleston held the manor of Pyvelesdon in co.
Salop of the lords of Chetwynd, and had been enfeoffed by them, and bore nearly

286 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

etc, Reddendo, etc., et si contin^at dictam Isabellam sine herede
de corpore suo legitime procreato, dicto Philippo vivente, infata
discedere, quod abait; omnia teiieraenta predicta, post decessum
dicti Philippi, mihi etc., revertantur, etc. Hiis testibus, Domiois
Roberto de Bromlegh, Rogero de Pyvelesdon militibus, Philippo de
Barinton, Rogero de Aston, Galfrido de Wasteneys, Thoma de
Aldelime, Henrico de Verdon, Roberto le Mareacal de Aston,
Johanne de Creaaewelle, Rogero filio Jordan! de Pyvelesdon, Viviano
de Chetewynd et aliia. Datum apud Emberal anno regni regis
Edwardi vicessirao secundo.

Ricardi de Fjieleedon.

Philip de Chetwynde mfeog» his hrother Robert of the manor and
advovison of Ingestre, the manor and advovmon of Gratv>ich,and
lands in BreHon. 35 E. I. (See Deed 41.)

39. Sciant, etc., quod ego Philippua de Chetwynde dedi, etc.
Roberto de Chetwynde fratri meo manerium nieum de Inggestro
cum advocacione capellse ejusdem manerii, etc. Dedi etiam et
concessi eidera Roberto manerium meum de Gretewych cum advo-
cacione ecclesise ejusdem manerii, una cum uno mesuagio, unEl
carucat& terras, quadraginta acris bosci et quadraginta solidatis

the Bame amB as the Chelwynds, u will bs seen bj the seal attached to tbia deed ;
thej were therefore probablj a jounger branch of the Chetwynde (Kjton's
"Antiquities of Shropshire" and "Staff. Coll.," Tol. TI, p. 1TB). The donor i«
Sir Richard Pyvelesdon of EmberaU, co. Flint ; Briddesmere is in Cheshire.

TUB CHETWYND CHAKTULARY. 287

annul redditfts, etc., in villa de Brerdone. Habendum, etc., sibi et
heredibus suis in perpetuum, etc. Hiis testibus Dominis Willielmo
de Stafford, Willielmo de Mere, Willielmo Tromewyn, Henrico
Mauvesyn, Philippo de Baryuton militibus, Henrico de Verdun
Eoberto MarescaUo de Aston, Eogero de Tyttesovere, Rogero de
Aston, Willielmo de Smalrys, Eogero filio Jurdani de Pivelesdon
et aliis.

Philip de Chetioyvde and Isabella, his wife, grant to Bdbert de Chet"
toynde, brother of Philip, the manor of Mutton, and land and
tenements in Bule and Rud{/e, s.d.

40. Sciant, etc., quod nos Philippus de Chetwynde et Isabella
uxor mea dedimus, etc., Eoberto de Chetwynde fratri ejusdem
Philippi manerium nostrum de Mutton, etc., et unum messuagium,
unam carucatam terTse, etc., in villS, de Euel, una cum undecim
mesuagiis, etc., in villfi, de Eugge ; Habendum, etc, sibi, etc., in
perpetuum. Testibus antedictis.

Power of attorney given by Philip de Chetwynde to place his brother,
Robert de Chetwynde, in seisin of the manor and advowson of
Ingestre. 35 E. I.

41. Pateat universis, etc., me Philippum de Chetwynd consti-
tuisse Eogerum filium Jordan! de Pivelesdon attornatum meum ad
ponendum Eobertum de Chetwynd fratrem meum in seising de
manerio meo de Ingestre cum advocacione capellse ejusdem, etc.,
ideo libere et quiete tenendum prout continetur in caiiA feoflfamenti
ei inde factsl Datum die Jovis in Festo assensionis Domini anno
E. R. Edwardi [filii Eegis] Henrici tricessimo quiiito.

Fine levied, 35 E. I, between Philip de Chetwynde and his brother
Robert de Chetwynd, and after the death of Philip, between Philip
son of Philip de Chetwynd, and the same Robert, by v^hich the
manors of In^festre and Gratwich, and the advowson of the
churches of the same, and lands in Brereton are settled vpon
Philip for life, and after his death upon his son Philip and his
wife Alice, and their heirs, and failing their issue, to the light
heirs of Philip, son of Philip,

42. Hec est finalis concordia facta in Curia Eegis Edwardi filii
Eegis Henrici apud Westmonasterium in Octabis Sancti Johannis
BaptistflB anno regni ejusdem Eegis tricessimo quinto, coram

288 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

Eadulpho de Hengham, Willielmo de Bereford, etc., Justiciariis
suis, inter Philippiun de Chetwynd querentem, et Kobertum de
Chetewynd deforciantem de maneriis de Ingestre et Gretewych
cum pertinentiis et advocacione Ecclesiarum eorundein maneri-
orum, etc., et de uno mesuagio, unS. carucatS, terrae quadraginta acris
boscietquadragiuta solidatis redditiis cum pertinentiis in Brerdon.
Et post mortem predicti Philippi recordata et concessa in curi&
domini Kegis Edwardi apud Westm: a die Paschse in quindecim dies
anno regni sui primo, coram Eadulpho de Hengham, Willielmo
de Bereford, etc., Justiciariis, etc. inter Philippum filium et
heredem predicti Philippi querentem, et predictum Eobertum
deforciantem de predictis tenementis cum pertinentiis, undeplaci-
tum conventionis summonitum fuit inter predictos Philippum de
Chetewynde et Eobertum in prefatS, Curia predicti Eegis Edwardi
filii Eegis Henrici ; scilicet'quod predictus Philippus de Chetwynd
recognovit predicta tenementa, etc., esse jus ipsius Eoberti ut ilia
quae idem Eobertus habet de dono predicti Philippi de Chetwynde.
Et pro hac recognitione, fine, et concordia, idem Eobertus concessit
predictoPhilippode Chetewynd predicta tenementa cum pertinentiis,
et ilia ei reddidit in eMem curi§^ Habendum et tenendum eidem
Philippo de Chetewynd [de] capitalibus dominis feodi illius, per
servitia quae ad ilia tenementa pertinent totS, vit& ipsius Philippi
de Chetewynd, et post decessum ipsius Philippi de Chetewynd
predicta tenementa cum pertinentiis integre remaneant predicto
Philippo filio Philippi de Chetewynd et heredibus quos idem
Philippus filius Philippi de Chetewynd de corpore Aliciae uxoris
ejus procreaverit : Tenendum a capitalibus dominis feodi illius per
servitia quae ad ilia tenementa pertinent in perpetuum. Et si
contingat quod predictus Philippus filius PhUippi de Chetewynd
obierit sine herede de corpore ipsius Aliciae procreate, tunc post
decessum ipsius Philippi filii Philippi de Chetewynd predicta
tenementa cum pertinentiis integre remanebunt rectis heredibus
ipsius Philippi de Chetwynd, tenendum de capitalibus dominis
feodi illius per servitia quae ad ilia tenementa pertinent in
perpetuum.

Agsignment of dawer to Isabella, tlie widow of Philip de Chetevrynd.
2KII.

43. Memorandum quod die dominica proximo post festum
Annimtiationis Beatae Mariae anno regui Edwardi filii Eegis
Edwardi secundo, Isabella quae fuit uxor Philippi de Chetewynd,

THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY. 289

dotata fuit per Johannem Extraneum de Erkalwe viceconiitem
Stafifordiae secundum tenorem brevis domini Kegis eidem Vice-
comiti inde directi, videlicet de tertia parte manerii de Ingestre, et
advocationis capellse ejusdem manerii, etc.

Assignment of dower to Isabella, the widow of Philip de Cheteioynd.
4 E. II.

44. Memorandum quod die dominicft proxiral post festum
Apostolorum Petri et Pauli, A° r-r Edwardi filii Edwardi, quarto,
dotata fuit Isabel quaB fuit uxor Philippi filii Philippi de Chete-
wynd per Eobertum de Noreys de omnibus terris, etc., qu8B idem
Robertas habuit ex dimissione predicti Philippi quondam viri
ipsius Isabellas in Fordham, unde dotata est de terti& parte
cujuslibet pecise (sic) terrse, etc.

Cliarter of free warren to Philip^ son of Philip de Chetvynde
11 E. II.

45. Edwardus Dei gratis Eex Anglite Dominus Hibemiae et
Dux Aquitanniae, Archiepiscopis, Episoopis, etc., salutem. Sciatis
nos ad instanti^ dilecti et fidelis nostri Johannis de Cherleton
concessisse, etc., Philippo filio Philippi de Chetwynd quod ipse et
heredes sui imperpetuum habeant liberam warennam in omnibus
dominicis terris suis de Ingestre, Gretewyoh, Mutton, Breredon,
Rewel et Rugge in Comitatu Stafford, dum tamen terrae illae non
sint infra metas forestae nostrse, ita quod nullus intret terras illas
ad f ugandum in eis, vel ad aliquid capieudum quod ad warennam
pertineat, sine licenciS, et voluntate ipsius Philippi vel heredum
suorum, super forisfacturam nostram decem librarum; quare
volumus et firmiter precipimus pro nobis et heredibus nostris quod
predictus Philippus et heredes sui imperpetuum habeant liberam
warennam in omnibus dominicis terris suis predictis (ita quod)
nullus intret terras illas ad fugandimi in eis vel ad aliquid
capiendum quod ad warennam pertineat sine licenciS, et voluntate
ipsius Philippi vel heredum suorum super forisfacturam nostram
decem librarum sicut predictum est. Hiis testibus Venerabilibus
Patribus W., Archiepiscopo Cantuarensi, totius Augliae Primus.
I. Norwicense, et R. Sarum Episcopis. Adomaro de Valentia
Comite Pembroch, Humfrido de Bohun Comite Hereford et
Essex, Hugone le Despencer seniore, Bartholomeo de Badelesmere,
Willielmo de Monteacuto Senescallo Hospitii nostri et aliis. Datum
per manum nostram apud Westm: secundo die Novembris A° regni
nostri undecimo.

290 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

Sir Ralph de Grendon grants to Philip de Chet&wynd, his wife

Alice, and to the heirs of their bodies, the advowson of the
Church of Grendon, appertaining to the purparty of the said
Alice, in Grendon, which would fall to her ou the death of
Ralph. 5 E. III.

46. Sciant, etc., quod ego Eadulphus de Grendon miles et
dominua de eildem dedi, etc., Philippo de Chetewynd et Alicise
uxori sure et heredibua de corporibua eorum exeuutibus totam
advocationem ecclesiae de Grendon pertinente parti predictse
Alicia dicti manerii de Grendon quie eidem Alicia: et heredibtis
suis, post decessum meum accidere debet, prout in qiiodam fine in
Curifl domini Kegis inde levato plenius continetur. Habendum,
etc., Hiis testibus Willielmo de Clynton Rectore ecclesife de
Grendon, etc.. Datum A° E. E. Edwardi 3'" quiiito.

Philip, son of Philip de Chetwyndt, grants to his-vwther, Tsdbella de
Chettvynde, half anacre of meadow in Ingestre, in txeJuingefor
another piece of land she held as dower. Dated 4 K III,

47. Omnibus Cbristi fidelibus, etc. Philippua filius Philippi
de Clietwynde, salutem in Domino. Noveritis me concessisse, etc.,
Isabellas de Chetwynde matri me^e unam dimidiam acram prati in

THE CHETWYND CHARTULABY. 291

Ingestre, jacentem juxta pratum praedictse Isabellae, quod tenet
nomine dotis, in escambio pro tot& parte teirae dictse Isabellfle,
quam tenet nomine dotis super le " Jlowemulne-grene.** Habendum,
etc., ad to tarn vitam dictae Isabellae de praedicto Philippo. Hiis
testibus, Uno. Eadulpho de Grendon, Radulpho de Grendon de
Gajrton, Eoberto de Gresebrock, Roberto juxta aquam de Salt,
Hugone de Ingestre capellano, et multis aliis. A° R. R. Edw.
tertii quarto.

Circumscribed.
Crede Moy.

Boger, son of Philip de Chetewynd, grants to his mother, Isabella, for
her life, all his lands and tenements of Holmy* 15 E. III.

48. Omnibus Christ! fidelibus, etc., Rogerus filius Philippi de
Chetewynde miles salutem in domino. Noveritis me tradidisse,
etc., ad terminum vitae, etc., Isabellae de . Chetewynde matri meas
omnes terras et tenementa de magno Holney cum molendino meo
ibidem aquatico, stagno, vivariis et cursu aquae cum moris, pratis,
pasturis, turbariis et cum omnibus aliis suis pertinentiis.
Habendum, etc., Hiis testibus, lohe de Chetewynd milite,

* Holnej was in Bule (see "Staff. Coll.,*' Vol. IX, p. 33). Bule and Apeton
are both members of Bradley.

u 2

292 THE CHETWYND CHARTULART.

Willielmo de Wolseleye, Eoberto de Cowley, Eicardo de Eewel,
etc., Datum apud Eewel in festo Nativitatis beatae virginis A° r-r.
Edwardi. AiigU» XV^ Franciae 11°

Boger le Hunty vierchant of Coventri/, graiUs to Philip de Chetewynd^
and Alice, his wife^ and to their heirs, all his rents, which he
receives froiii the tenants of FhUip and Alice in the mil of
Derdon, 9 E. III.

49. Atouz, etc., Eoger le Hunte, marchaund de Coventre, salutz
en Dieu. Sachetz moy aver susrendu et done et tut outrement
relesse et quiet clame a Phelip de Chetewynd et AUica sa femme
parceners del heritage Mons. Eauf. Grendon et a lour heires toutz
les aunuels rentes que jeo Tavant dit Eoger soley prendre de les
tenants les avant dis Phelip et Alice en la ville de Derdon, cest
aasavoir (}e Johan le Thasccher vynt et treis soutz et neuf deners ;
de Robert le Smyth unse soutz, etc., per ices tesmoynes Mons.
Johan de Hardeshull, Mons. Eichard de Wythacre, Eobert de
Herthull, "Willm, le Bret et plusourai ^ultres, Donne le vendredy
en Isif feiste Seint Matth. Apostle Tan del Eoy Edward tierts apres
la conquest noefhyme.

Jioger de Chetewynd and Joan^ his wife, release all their right and
claim in the manors of Gfrendon and Shen^ton to Robert de
Grendon and his heirs, 17 E. 111.

50. Omnibus Christi fidelibus, etc., Eogerus de Chetewynd et
Johanna uxor mea salutem in Domino sempiternau^, Noveritis nos
remississe, etc., Eoberto de Grendon et heredibus suis totum jus et
clamium quod unquam habuimus vel aliquo modo habere poterimus
in maneriis de Grendon et Shenston cum pertinentiis suis, etc.
Datum [apud] London primo die Novembris A°, regni regis
Edwardi tertii post conquestum decimo septimo. Hiis testibus
Petro de la Mare, Philippe Despencer, Thoma Cok, Eicardo de
Wilughby militibus et aliis.*

* Tills hIiouIU be read mUL the curious story told in No. 53.

E CHETWYND CHARTtJLART.

Alice, who had been the wife of Sir I'Jiilip de Chetewynd, concedes to
Halph de Chelewynd, her son, land in Graivnch. 21 E. III.

51. Pateat univeFsis, etc., me Aliciam qua; fui uxor Philippi
de Chetewynd militis coiicessisse, etc., Radulpho de Chetewynd
filio raeo totum jus meum et clamium quod habeo, etc., in totA 1114
teml et prato qufe vocantur Ryppeleyeloud et Medewe in Gretewich
quae quidem terra et pratum predictus Radulplius liabuit de dono
et feoffamento WilUelmi filii Willielmi de Bromsoiilf in e&dem viJlsl,
etc., Datum apud Ingestre die Sabati proximo ante festum Sancti
Gregorii Papa A° regui Eegis Edwardi tertii viceaaimo primo.

Ealph, son of Sir PhUip de Chetewynd, ijrants to Ralph de Mutton
and Alice, his iin/e, land in Ingedre, which Juliana de Mutton
had held in dower. 21 K III,

52. Omnibus Cliristi fidelibus, etc., Radulphua de Cbetewynde
filius domiui Pliilippi de Cbetewynde aalutem in domino,
Noveritis me concessisse et dimisaisse Eadulpho de Mutton et
Aliciie uxori suie duas acras terne et dimidiam et uuam rodam in
villa, de Ingestre, videlicet illam terram quiE Juliana de Mutton
priu3 tenuit nomine dotis. Habendum, etc., Reddeudo, etc.. Datum
apud Ingestre a* 21 E. III.

THE CHBTVnfND CHAMULARY.

Circiuutoiibcd. S'. Badulphi de Chetirynde.

An extract from an old parchtnent roll in English.

53, Old Sir Eauf of Grendon, had issue by on Dame
Johanne that was cosyn to a Bishop of Bathe, Sir Bauf of
Grendon, and that seconde Sir Kauf had issue Eobert and Johanne,
of wieh Johanne came Sir Rauf of Kocheford, and iij systres,
gotten by John of Rocheford, Squyer, etc., and alleyise in pesible
possession of Grendon, Derdon, Goppeshull and other, with
all ther appertenances. and the foi'sayd Robert of Grendon, was
also in possession of Shenston with alle the membres, and ever
should his heires hafe ben also hot by the cause that folowes aftre.

The forsayd old Sir Kauf of Grendon, after that Dame
Johanne was ded, wedded on Dame J., of Clynton, and by her he
had issue three doghters, of which on was wedded to Sir Koger
Chetewynd, another to Phelypp, and the third to on Freford, and
alle were corajouae men aud wiliefful, and Kobert of Grendon
hot a soft aud esy mon, and upon this the forsayd Sir Koger,
Phelip, and Freford, sayd unto hym, and bare hyra on bond stifly,
that ther moder-in-lawe had joynt estate in the forsayde londes,
and that thai and ther wifes should enheritt them aftre hir decesse,
and sayde thai wold entre upon him and putte hym out, and so thai
deden by strong bond, althof hit were mirightwysly don, for the
londes wereii enherited by the right lyne of the fyrst wyfes issue.

Bot then upon this gret wrong so don, red Kobert of Grendon
enformed the gode Due Henry, hou thit he should thus
wrongwisly be disherited and besoght hym of lordshyp and help,
and he graunted hym and then Due Henry rode and put them owt,
and Kobert of Grendon agayne in his possession of his trew
heritage, and thus has hit evermore sythen ben continued and

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296

descendet from eyre to eyre in the rightfull lyne unto now late
tint Sir William of Chetewynd, and other reden and maden a
pece with on Hugh of Assheby, thit had wedded Dame Johanna
of Rocheford, for to suffre them and delivere them possession of
the forsayd londes, and so he dyd, what for mede, and also for
drede of hys lyfe, it is not unknowen to the Cuntre, ande thus
had thai put the rightfull eyre to her action wrongwilsly for
Dame Johanne of Rocheford, had no longer estat hot terme of
lyfe of the forsayd Dame Johanne, and for this helping in right
and putting agayne in possession Ro])ert of Grendon gaff to the
forsayd Due to term of lyfe al the hoi mauer of Shenston, with the
meiiibres and appurtenances, and the forsayd Due bounden in right
a giet some of gold in warantye of the maners of Grendon,
Derdon, and GopshuU with the avowson of the Kyrk of Grendon
and alle ther apurtenances, etc.

This is an amusing piece of gossip in fourteenth century language and
orthography ; and the statements contained in it are, in a great measure,
borne out by contemporary evidence. It will be best understood by the
following pedigree : —

l8t wife=j=Ralpli de G-rendon (succeeded his = Isabelia^Theobald da
father Kobert in 1272, and waa NeriUe.

dead in 1280).*

Joan Burnel,:
Ist wife.

^Ealph (under age and in ward^=Joan 01inton,=^ibi], drd wife,
to Robert, the Bishop of 2nd wife. 18 J£. ILL

Bath and WoUs in 8 E. I, of
age in 21 £.1 and alivef in
5 E, III).

I I

Robert, died=IsabeUa^==John de=^oan^John de Eoch-

t.p.t dead in
39 E. III.)

Boch-
ford.

iort (alive in
39£.llland
dead in 41 E.
Ill),

Ralph de Rochfort
(occurs in 25 £. II I ) .

I I i

Joan=^Roger de Chet- Alice=T=Philip de Chet- Marj>aret^rohn de Fre-
wynd, I wynd. ford.

William de Chetwynd.

In 27 E. I, Ralph de Grendon II levied Fines by which the manor of
Grendon, and his lands in Waverton axid Derdon, were settled on himself and
his second wife, Joan, with remainder to the heirs of Ralph, of the body of

• "Staff. Coll.," Vol. VI, pp. 61 and 103. f "Staff. CoU.," Vol. VI, p. 198.

296 THE CHETWYND CHARTUIARY.

Joan ; and the reversion of the fourth part of the same manor, and the third
part of the said lands, in Waverton and Derdon, which Isabella, formerly wife
of Balph de Grendon, the elder, held in dower, were settled in the same way
on lUlph and Joan, for their lives, with remainder to the heirs of BaJph, of
the body of Joan.*

. In 30 E. I he levied another Fine by which the manor of Shenstone was
settled on Ralph and Joan, for their lives, with remainder to Robert, son of
Ralph, and the heirs of his body, and failing such, to Joan, sister of Robert,
and her issue, and failing such, to Thomas, son of John de Clinton. t The
effect of these Fines would be that the whole of the Warwickshire property
would pass to the issue of Ralph, by hLs second wife, and the Staffordshire
property to the issue of his first wife. There was other property, Gopshull,
in Leicestershire, and in other places, which would not be affected by these
Fines, and the disposition of which I have not investigated. That this was
the intention of the Fines is clearly shewn by Deed No. 46 of the Chartulary,
by which Sir Ralph de Grendon, in 5 E. Ill, gave to Philip de Chetwynd, and
Alice, his wife, and the heirs of their bodies, the advowson of the church of
Grendon, appertaining to the purparty of the said Alice in Orendon, tchich
VKmldfall to her on his death.

On the death of Ralph, however, Robert refused to acquiesce in the loss of
Grendon, etc, and so far from being " bot a soft and eay mon," took very
vigorous steps to assert his rights.

The legal proceedings appear to have begun in 9 E. Ill, when Philip de
Chetwynde, and Alice, his wife, John de Fref ord, and Margaret, his wife, and
Roger de Chetwynde, and Joan, his wife, were suing in banco, Isabella de
North wych, of Grendon, for a messuage in Grendon. Isabella called Robert,
son of Ralph de Grendon, to warranty. Robert did not appear, and at the
sittings of Easter Term, 10 E. Ill, the Sheriff of Warwickshire was ordered to
take into the King's hand, land belonging to Robert, to the value of the tene-
ment claimed. Robert apparently waa averse to warrant the tenement, but
took steps to obtain a judicial title to Grendon, by means of a collusive suit
with his brother-in-law, John de Rochfort. At Michaelmas Terra, HE. Ill,
he sued John de Rochfort for the manor of Grendon, which Philip Bumel had
given to Ralph, son of Ralph de Grendon, and Joan, his wife, and the heirs of
their bodies, and which should descend to him as their son and heir. John
admitted the seisin of Ralph de Grendon, in the reign of E. I, by virtue of this
grant, and Robert therefore recovered seisin of the manor. A similar suit was
carried on for the manor of Shenstone, in co. Stafford, and with the same result.

I conclude it waa upon the strength of these verdicts that the Earl of
Lancaster ejected the Chetwynds and John de Freford, for at assizes held at
Pencrich, in the following year, viz., in December, 1337, Roger de Chetwynd,
Chivaler, and Joan, his wife, sued Robert, son of Ralph de Grendon, James
de Stafford, Chivaler, Hugh de Meygnil, Chivaler, Osbert de Hynkeleye, John
de Rocheford, Henry Danvers, and Philip, his son, and John le White, of
Waverton, for unjustly disseising them of the third part of the manor of
Shenstone ; and at the same assizes, Alice, the widow of Philip de Chetwynde,
Chivaler, sued the same defendants for unjustly disseising her of the third
part of the same manor. The defendants took exception to the writs on a

• Pedes Finium, Warwickshire, 27 E. I. f Pedes Fintum, Staffordshire, 30 £. I.

T[IE CHETWYND CHARTULARY. 297

technical point, and the suits were dismissed. The pleas which took place in
connection with Grendon would not appear on this record. The remarkable
part of these proceedings is that the descendants of the second wife could have
no possible claim upon Shenstone, according to the terms of the Fines which
had been levied in 27 E. I, and it was probably owing to the fact of the title
of Robert de Grendon to Shenstone, being considered irrefragable, that the
"good Duke Henry/' acquired his interest in it, and for which he paid a very
incommensurate sum. This took place in 18 £. Ill, when a Fine was levied
by which Eobert de Grendon remitted all his right in the manor of Shenstone,
to Henry de Lancaster, Earl of Derby, for which the Earl gave him 100 marks.
The Fine is endorsed ^^John de Freford, and Margaret^ his wife^ and Alice^
formerly wife of Philip de Chetwynde^ put in their claim."

Roger de Chetwynd, and Joan, his wife, had released all their claim upon
Grendon and Shenstone, in the previous year by Deed No. 50 of the
Chartulary, and John de Freford and Margaret, liis wife, and ^lice, the
widow of Sir Philip de Chetwynd, released their claim upon Shenstone, by
Fine levied in 19 E. Ill,* and according to Dugdale they released their claims
upon Grendon in 20 E. III.

Dugdale, in describing these proceedings, says : "The Chetwynds and
Freford claimed by an entail of 27 E. I (the Fine already quoted), and Robert
de Grendon, their nephew, resorted to Henry, Duke of Lancaster, and yielded
to him the manor of Shenstone, for his life, or the longer liver of them, con-
ditionally for his protection, and to protect him in the possession of Grendon,
Gopshull, and Dorden, and his other manors.'' In this account he evidently
follows the Chetwynd Chartulary, but the Fines shew that Henry, the Earl
of Derby and Lancaster, purchased Shenstone outright for a sum much under
its value, and as a matter of fact, it appears to have passed entirely out of the
possession of the family of Grendon after this transaction. At Micliaelmas
Term, 25 E. Ill, Ralph, son of John de Rochfort, the nephew of Robert de
Grendon, and one of his heirs, appeared in Court in banco, and acknowledged
a deed by which he released all his right in the manor of Shenstone, to Henry,
Duke of Lancaster, and to his heirs for ever.

In 18 £. Ill, that is, as soon as Robert de Grendon had been reinstated in
possession of Grendon ; Sibil, formerly wife of Ralph de Grendon, sued him
for a third part of the manor, which she claimed as dower. Robert disputed
her claim, and pleaded that one Philip Bumel had been formerly seised of
Grendon, and had granted it to the said Ralph de Grendon, and to one Joan,
the first wife of Ralph, to be held by them, and the heirs of their bodies, and
he was the son and heir of Ralph and Joan, and he prayed judgement whether,
under such circumstances, Sibil was entitled to dower.

The suit was adjourned to a month from Michaelmas, but I have met with
no further notice of it. This Sibil is not mentioned by Dugdale, and must
have been the third wife of Ralph de Grendon.

The appeal to Henry, Earl of Lancaster, was probably made to him in his
capacity of Chief Lord of Grendon ,t and the Earl would naturally take the part
of his tenant, who was the direct male descendant of the former lords of

• " Staff. Coll.," Vol. XI, p. 158.

t Grendon was originally a Ferrer's fief, and was held under the Earls of
Lanacster, as successors of the Ferrers, Earls of Derby.

298 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

Grendon, and who had been disinherited of the fee and manor from which he
derived his name, but in 39 E. Ill, Robert de Grendon had died, leaving no
issue, and his heirs were the children of Joan, his sister, who had married
John de Rochfort. At Easter Term, 39 E. Ill, John de Rochfort, and
Isabella, his wife, sued in banco Roger le Straunge, Chivaler, and Aline, his
wife, for a third of the manor of Shenstone, which they claimed as dower of
Isabella, of the dotation of Robert de Grendon, her former husband. The
defendants prayed a view, and the suit was adjourned to the Quindene of
Holy Trinity. The Roll of Trinity Term, 39 E. Ill, is missing, and no further
notice of this suit occurs.

It will be seen that at this date Robert de Grendon was dead, and his
widow had apparently remarried her husband's brother-in-law. Shenstone
had passed into the possession of Roger le Straunge, the Baron of Knockin,
and his wife, Aline, by what proceas is not known, but they must have been
enfeoffed in the manor by the Duke of Lancaster. Henry, Duke of Lancaster,
the protector of Robert de Grendon, was also dead, the male line of Grendon
was extinct, and William de Chetwynd was a companion-in-arms of John of
Gaunt, who had succeeded Henry as Duke of Lancaster. All the conditions
had thus changed in favour of the heirs of Joan, the second wife of Ralph, and
William de Chetwynd judged the time to be opportune for reviving his
dormant claim upon Grendon and Shenstone.

Accordingly, at Michaelmas Term, 40 E. Ill, William de Chetwynde,
Chivaler, sued Roger le Estraunge, Chivaler, and Aline, his wife, for a third
part of the manor of Shenstone, which with the other two parts, John de
Clyuton, of ColleshuU, had given to Ralph de Greyudon, and Joan, his wife,
and the heirs of the bodies of the said Ralph and Joan, and by virtue of
which gift Ralph and Joan were seised of the manor temp. £. II, and he
gave his descent from them as follows : —

Ralph de Grendon=^oaD.

I I I

Alice=pPhilip de Chet- Margaret=John de Freford Joan^Roger de Chet-
wynd wynd.

William, the plaintiff.

The defendants called to warranty Adam Hug}Tis,and Elena, his wife the
cousin {consanguineam\ and heir of Thomas de Wyke, late vicar of the church
of EUesmere, who were to be summoned in the county of Salop. William at
first disputed the right of the defendants to call the said Hugh and Ellen to
warranty, because neither they nor any of their ancestors had held the tene-
ments in demesne as of fee, after the seisin of Ralph from whom he claimed ;
but at Trinity Term, 41 E. Ill, he relinquished this plea and admitted the
right of warranty, and the process was continued up to Trinity Term, 43 E. Ill,
the Court not having been able to enforce the attendance of the warrantors
up to that date ; at Trinity Term it was adjourned sijie die, Roger
TEstrange being in the King's service in parts beyond seas, and having letters
of protection available for a year. The letters of protection of Roger
r Estrange are enrolled in Bsinco at this term, and he is styled in them
Roger I'Estrange, of Knockin. The suit was revived again in 2 R II, as will
be seen further on.

THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY. 299

Richard de Stafford, and William de Oumjyton (ecclesiastics) grant to
William de Cheteti^nd and Matilda his vnfe, the manors of
Ingestre and Gratwich, and the advowsons of their Churches, and
the reversion of the manors of Mytton and R^de, after tlie d^ath
of Margaret the widow of Ralph de Chetewynd, 24 E. III.

54. Sciatis, etc., quod nos Eicardus de Stafford Parsona ecclesiae
de Weccham, et Willelmus de Cumpton capellanua dedimua, etc.,
Willielmo de Chetewynd et Matildae uxori ejus maneria de
Ingestre et Gretewych, cum advocationibus ecclesiarum eorundum
maneriorum, etc., preterea concessimus eisdem Willielmo et Matildae
quod maneria de Mutton et Eewel cum pertinentiis suis qufe
Margareta quae fuit uxor Eadulphi de Chetewynd tenet in dotem
de nobis et qufe post mortem predictae Margaretfe ad nos reverti
deberent, remaneant predictis Willielmo et Matildae. Habendum,
etc., predictis Willelmo et Matildae et heredibus de corporibus eorum
legitime procreatis, etc., Hiis testibus Thoma de Halghton, Johanne
de Stafford, Jacobo de Pipe, Eoberto de Halghton, militibus,
etc.. Datum apud Ingestre anno regni Begis Edwardi 3tii vicessimo
quarto.

William de Cheteunjnd and Matilda his wife grant to William
le Freman, of Norton, fourteen acres of land in Oddeston,
which his father Richard had held for a term of ten years
of Elias de Verdon, the father of Matilda, 29 E. III.

55. Sciant, etc., quod ego Willielmus de Chetewynd et Matilda
uxor mea concessimus, etc., Willielmo le Fremon de Nortone
quatuordecira acras terraj in campis de Oddestone, etc., illas scilicet
quas Eicardus pater ejus tenuit ad terminum decem annorum de
Elya de Verdon, patre ejusdem Matildae,* etc., Hiis testibus Henrico
de Danvers, Johanne de Charnells, Gilberto Sweyn, etc., Datum,
etc., anno regni Eegis Edwardi tertii vicessimo nono.

William de Chetewynd grants to John Scott a messuage and virgate
of land in Ingestre, vjhich John had held for his life of the
gift of Ralph de Chetewynd, brother of William, 26 E. III.

56. Pateat universis, etc., me Willielmum de Chetewynd de
Ingestre concessisse, etc., Johanni Scott, totum iUud messuagium

* According to Chetwynd, Elias de Yerdon of Oddeston, co. Leicester, was
second son of John, Lord Yerdon, of Alton.

300 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

et totaDi virgatam terne cum prato adjacente cum suis pertiiientiis,
quam predictus Johannes prius habuit ad temiinum vitie sua de
dono Eadulphi de Chetewynd fratris mei in Ingestre, etc.,
Habendum, etc., Eeddendo, etc., Datum apud Ingestre die Jo vis
proximo post festum annuntiationis beatse Mariae virginis a° R.
Eegis Edwardi tertii vicessimo sexto.

Sir William de Chetewynd enfeoffs Th/ymas de Morehale and Thomas
de Hamptan {ecclesiastics)^ of the manor of Bryddesmerey in
Cheshire, all his lands in Budge, in co, Stafford, and the manor
of Fortham in Cambridgeshire, and grants to them the reversion
of the manoi^ of Grativich, which would fall to him after the
death of KatheHne the ividow of Sir Philip de Chetewynd, his
brother. He likeicise grants to the same feoffees the manors of
Mutton, Bide, and Brcreton. 45 E. III.

57. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Willielmus de Chete-
wynd de Ingestre, miles dedi, etc., domino Thoma de Morehale
llectori ecclesise de Quinton, et domino Thoma de Hampton
Eectori liberae capellse de Ingestre, manerium meum de Ingestre
cum advocatione liberae capellae ejusdem villse, cum omnibus juribus
et pertinentiis suis. Dedi etiam, etc., eisdem Thoma et Thoma,
manerium meum de Bryddesmere in Comitatu Cestrise, et omnes
terras et tenementa mea redditus et servitia in Eugge in Comitatu
Staffordiae cum omnibus juribus et pertinentiis suis. Dedi etiam,
etc., manerium meum de Fortham in Comitatu Kauntebrugg et
omnea redditus et servitia dicti manerii cum omnibus juribus et
pertinentiis suis. Concessi etiam quod manerium de Gretewich cum
advocatione Ecclesiae de Gretewich quod Katerina quondam uxor
domini Philippi de Chetewynd fratris mei tenet ad terminum vitae
suae, et quae post mortem predictae Katerinae ad me prefatum
Willielmum reverti deberent, remaneant integre prefatis Thoma et
Thoma, Concessi etiam eisdem Thoma et Thoma maneria mea de
Mutton, Eule et Breredon cum villanis, et omnibus juribus et
pertinentiis suis. Habendum, etc., predictis Thoma et Thoma in
pei-petuum, etc., Hiis testibus Eoberto de Swynnerton, Eicardo de
Peshale, Johanne de Draycote, Johanne Basset, Johanne [de]
Perton militibus, Willelmo Wasteneys de Tyxhal, Eogero del
Bolde, etc., Datum apud Inggestre a° E. E. Edwardi tertii XLV®.

THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY. 301

Writ of Forviedoji directing Hugh de Asslieby and his wife Joan to
deliver to John de Redyng and Margaret^ his wife, and to
William de Chetewynd, of Ingesire, one-third part of the manor
of Chendon. 2 R. 11.

58. Breve de Formedone.

Eicardus dei gratis Eex Anglije et Franciae et dominus
Hibemite Vicecomiti Warwick salutem. Praicipe Hugoni de Assheby
et JohaimiB uxori ejus quod juste, etc., reddaut Johanni de Eedyng
et Margaretae uxori eju3 et Willielino de Chetewynd de Ingestre
militi tertiam partem manerii de Grendon, etc., quaiu una cum
aliis duabus partibua ejusdera manerii, etc., Johannes de Clynton
de CoUeshull dedit EadiiljJio de Grendon et Johannae uxori ejus
et heredibus de corporibus i[)sorum Eadulphi et Johannse uxoris
ejus exeuntibus, et quae post mortem predictorura Eadulphi et
Johannae uxoris ejus et Johaniise filiae et unius heredum corundum
Eadulphi et Johannae uxoris ejus, quae dictam tertiam partem
tenuit in propartem suam ipsam de predicto manerio per partitionem
inter ipsam Johannam filiam Eadulphi et prefatain Margaretam
et Aliciam filias et ceteras heredes predictorum Eadulphi et
Johannae uxoris ejus inde factam contingentem, et predictae Aliciae,
prefatis Margaretae sorori predictae Johannae filiae Eadulphi, et
Willielmo filjo predictae Aliciae, ut consanguineis et heredibus
ejusdem Johannae filiae Eadulphi descendere debent per formam
donationis predictie, ut dicunt, etc., Teste me ipso apud Westmonas-
terium xxx die Aprilia a° regni nostri secundo.

A writ of Formedon, or a writ of "cfe formd donationisy" has been
explained in the Introduction to the Plea Rolls at p. 44, Vol. VI, of these
Collections. It was issued where the plaintiff in an action based his right on
a conditional gift to an ancestor, of which he was the lineal descendant and
heir ; thus in the present instance William de Chetwynd and John de Redyng
and Margaret his wife, as the heirs and descendants of Ralph de Grendon
and Joan, claimed a third of the manor which had heen settled by the Fine
of 27 £. I, on Ralph de Grendon and Joan, and the heirs of the bodies of
Ralph and Joan, It was, in fact, a revival of the old dispute respecting
Grendon which had been stopped for a time by the intervention of the Earl
of Lancaster. The pedigiee given by the writ is as follows : —

Ralph de Grendon =f= Joan.

( I I

Joan Margaret =^ John de Redyng Alice

W i Ilium de Chetwynd.

302 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

It will be seen that Jobn de Freford was now dead, and that his widow
Margaret was remarried to John de Redyng ; Joan, the wife of Roger de
Chetwynd, had also died leaving no issue, and Alice, the mother of William
de Chetwynd, was likewise dead. The defendants were Hugh de Ashbj and
Joan, his wife, who is called Joan de Bochfort in No. 63. This Joan is
stated also in the same document to have held the third of the manor for
term of her life only. She must therefore have been the widow of Balph de
Rochfort.

The process was continued till Hillary Term, 6 B. II, when the pleadings
were set out at length, and a new writ had been issued joining the other
coparceners to the suit

The Record states that William de Chetwynd, of Ingestre, knight, John
de Bradeleye and Mars;aret his wife, John Bachecote and Elizabeth his wife
and Thomas de Lychefeld and Matilda, his wife, sued Hugh de Assheby and
Joan his wife for one-third of the manor of Grendon, which with the other
two-thirds, John de Clinton, of Oollesliill, had given to Balph de Grendon
and Joan, his wife, and to the heirs of their bodies, and from the said Balph
and Joan the right descended to Alice, Margaret and Joan as their daughters
and heirs, and from Joan, who died s.p., the right of her puiT^arty descended
to Alice and Margaret, her sisters and heirs, and from Alice, her purparty
descended to William the plaintiff, as son and heir, and from Margaret, her
right descended to the said Margaret, wife of John, and to Elizabeth and
Matilda as her daughters and heirs.

Hugh and Joan denied that John de Clynton gave the whole manor to
Balph de Grendon and Joan his wife, as stated by the plaintiffs, and appealed
to a jury. After several adjournments from defect of juries, a verdict was
eventually given in favour of the plaintiffs.

According to Dugdale, who quotes the Grendon deeds, Sir William
Chetwynd purchased the interest of the heirs of Sir Balph de Bochford,
but it is more probable that he purchased the interest of the other co>
parceners, whom Dugdale has mistaken for the heirs of Baiph. He presented
to the church of Grendon in 6 B. II, but the inquisitions p.m, show that
he held only a moiety of the manor, which was called Chetwynd's manor.
Deed No. 61 states he held Grendon and Dorden in 17 B. II, and
Dugdale informs us that after these transactions he seated himself at
Grendon.

Indenture made between John Martyn and Analel, his vrife, and Sir
William de Chetewynd, of Inffestre, by which John and Anabel
concede to Sir William, the manor of Wrineford for the term
of the life of Anabel, and if it should happen that Helena, the
wife of Roger, the son of Sir William, should die in the lifetime
of Anabel, it shall be lawful for John and Anabel to re-enier into
the said manor, 2 R II.

59. Haec indeutura facta inter Johaniiem Martyn et Anabillam
uxorem ejus ex parte uii& et dominum Willielmum Chetewynd de
Ingesti'e militem ex parte altera testatur quod predictus Johannes

THE CHETWYSn CHAHTULAKY. 303

et Anabilla concesaemnt et dimiaerunt predicto domino Wniielmo
maiieriiim de Wrineford cum omnibus suis pertinentiis. Habendum,
etc., ad terminum vitie predictie AnabilliE, etc, Et si contingut
quod Helena" qua; est uxor Kogeri lilii predicti domini Willielmi
obierit durante vitil predicta; Anabill*, quod tunc bene liceat
predietae Anabillae iogredere in predictum manerium in formfl
predict^ si voluerit, etc. Datum apud Eidulf. a" r. r. Eicardi
secundi (sic).

Ldters Patent appointing Sir William. Cketwynd Sheriff of Stafford-
shire. 11 E. II.

60. RicarduB dei gratiS. Eex Anglite, Franciffi, et dominus HibemiEe,
Archiepiscopis, Episcopis, etc., de Comitatu Stafford salutem. Cum
commisimus dilecto et fideli nostro Willielmo Chetewynd, comi-
tatum predictum cum pertinentiis, custodiendum quamdiu nobis
placuerit, praut in Uteris noatris pateotibus inde confectis pleuiua
continetur, vobis mandamus quod eidem Willielmo tanquam
Vicecomiti Comitates predicti, in omnibus quse ad otficium
Vicecomitis Comitatils predicti pertinent intendentes sitis et
respondentes. In cujus rei testimonium has literaa nostras fieri
fecimus patentes. Teste me ipso apud Westmonasterium xviii°,
November a" regni nostri xi".

« daughter and coheir of Sir John

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THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

Power of attorney given hy two feoffees, to deliver to William de
Chetwynd and Alina his wife, the manors of Grendon and
Dorden, together with the advovjson of G-rendon, 17 R. II.

61. Pateat universia per presentes nos Johannem Warner
Rectorem Ecclesiye de Gretewych et Johannem Somersale
Rectorem ecclesiae de Ingestre attomasse et in locx) nostro posuisse
dilectum et fidelum nostrum Willielmum Watte ad liberandum
nomine nostro Willielmo de Chetewynd et Alinse uxori suse plenam
et pacificam seisinam in omnibus terris et tenementis, redditibus et
servitiis tam liberorum quam nativorum de Grendon et Derdon in
Comitatu Warwick una cum advocatione ecclesiae de Grendon
predicto, etc. Dat apud Ingestre anno regni regis Ricardi secundi
septimo decimo.

Feoffees grant to Alina, the widow of Sir William de Chetewynd,
their manor of Rudge, in Staffordshire, 20 R II.

62. Sciant, etc., quod nos Johannes Somerssale Rector liberae
capeUse de Ingestre et Thomas de Welobey capellanus dedimus,
etc., Alynae de Chetewynd nuper uxori WiUielmi de Chetewynd
militis,* manerium nostrum de Rugge in Comitatu Stafford, cum
omnibus terris, pratis, pascuis, pasturis, redditibus, servitiis, et
omnibus suis pertineiiciis. Habendum, etc., ut predictum est,
predictae Alinae ad terminum vitae suae, etc. Et post decessum
dictae Alinae, volumus et concedimus quod manerium predictum
cum omnibus pertinentiis suis, ut predictum est, remaneat Ricardo
filio et heredi predicti WiUielmi de Chetewynd et heredibus de
corpore suo legitime procreatis. Tenendum, etc. In cujus, etc.
Hiis testibus Thoma de Peshale milite, Galfrido Boydell, Thoma
Bromley, etc., datum apud Rugge die sabati in septimanft
Paschae a° regni regis Ricardi secundi vicessimo.

Custody of the lands, etc,, and marriage of Riclmrd de Chetwyna
given hy King Richard II to Richard, Bishop of Coventry and
Lichfield. 20 R. II.

63. Ricardus dei gratid Rex Angliae et Franciae et dominus
Hiberniae, omnibus ad quos presentes literae pervenerint, salutem.
Sciatis quod per manuoaptionem Johannis Wylaston de Comitatu
Stafford et Hugonis Fitz Richard de Comitatu Wilts commisimus

* Chetwynd calls her Alina de St. Paul in his Notes.

THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY. 305

Eicardo Episcopo Coventrensi et Lichfeldensi custodiam omnium

terrarum et tenementorum cum pertinentiis quae Kogerus

Chetwynd de Ingestre defunctus, de herede Willielmi nuper

Comitis Stafford infra etatem et in custodiS, nostr& existente, tenuit

per servitium militare, die quo obiit, quae in manibus nostris,

ratione minoris etatis Ricardi fratris et heredis prefati Eogeri

existunt Habendum a tempore mortis predicti Rogeri una cum

exitibus medio tempore inde preceptis, usque ad legitimam etatem

predicti Ricardi fratris, una cum maiitagio ejusdem Ricardi absque

disparagatione. Et si de prefato Ricardo fratre, humanitus contingat,

antequam ad plenam etatem suam pervenerit et idem Episcopus

maritagium ipsius Ricardi habuerit, herede suo infra etatem

existente, ac heres prefati nuper Comitis infra etatem et in

custodid nostr^ tunc fuerit, tunc idem Episcopus habeat custodiam

heredis ipsius Ricardi fratris, sic infra etatem existentis, una cum

tiiaritagio ejusdem heredis Ricardi, et sic de herede in heredem,

quousque aliquis heredum ipsius Ricardi fratris ad plenam etatem

suam pervenerit et idem Episcopus maritagium alicujus eorundem

heredum habuerit. Solvendo nobis pro predict^ custodial quad-

raginta et quinque libras tantum iu manibus ad Scaccarium, et pro

maritagio predict© quadraginta et quinque libras tantum ad idem

Scaccarium quam citius contigerit maritagium illud per dictum

Episcopum nomine nostro recuperari et inveniendo predicto

Ricardo et heredibus suis competentem sustentationem ac susten-

dando domos et edificia dictis terris et tenementis pertinentes,

necnon supportanda omnia onera eisdem terris et tenementis

pertinentia, necnon supportando omnia onera eisdem terris et

tenementis incumbentia sive spectantia, quamdiu custodiam

habuerit supradictam. In cujus, etc., Teste meipso apud Westm. a,^

regni nostri vicessimo.

Assignment of dower to Elizabeth, the vndow of Boger de Chetewynd.
20 E. 11.

64. Ceste endenture faite parentre Richard, de Coventre et

lichfeld Evesque, Gardeyn dez terres et tenementz de leyre Roger

de Chetwynd de Inggestre, cest assavoir Richard friere et heyr au

dit Roger dune part, et Elizabeth que feust la femme du dit Roger

dautre part, temoigne que le dit Evesque ad asaigne et livere

CL dite jEHizabeth deniz le manoir de Inngestre lez chaumbers si bien

306 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

de haut come de baas queux sont parentre la sale et le cuysshine
ovesq la dite cuysshine et une petit gardeyn adgisant, etc., et tout
le rent et service dez terres et tenementz queux Johan de Aston
tient en Salt de meme la manoir, etc. Et en Breredon en une close
qui est appeUe Breredon hye, etc. En Mutton sys acres arables de
la dimeyne terre, etc., a tenir a dite Elizabeth en nome de dower en
alowance de tout son dower, de touz lez terres et tenementz, rentz
et services, fees et advowsons queux furent a dit Roger en Inggestre,
Breredon et Mutton suysditz, etc. En tesmoignance, etc., Doigne
a Haywode Tan R. II, vintisme.

Richardy bishop of Idchfeld, grants to William de Frodesham the
custody of the lands, lately belonging to Roger de Chetewynd,
which were held of the fee of Stafford, and the wardship and
marriage of Richard, the brother and heir of Roger, 21 R. II.

6.^. Fateat universis nos Ricardum Coventrensem et lich-
feldensem Episcopura, per presentes concessisse Willelmo de
Frodesbam custodiam omnium terrarum et tenementorum cum
pertinentiis, quae Rogerus de Chetewynd de Ingestre detunctus, de
herede Willielmi nuper Comitis Stafford, infra etatem, et in custodier
domini Regis nunc nuper existentium tenuit per servitium militare,
die quo obiit, et quse in manibus domini Regis nunc, ratione minoris
etatis Ricardi fratris et heredis prefati Rogeri nuper exstiterunt.
Habendum a datS, presentium usque ad legitimam etatem prefati
Ricardi fratris una cum maritagio ejusdem Ricardi. Et ni de prefato
Ricardo fratre humanitus contingat, antequam ad plenam etatem
suam pervenerit, et idem Willielmus maritagium ipsius Ricardi
habuerit, herede suo infra etatem existente, ac heres prefati nuper
Comitis infra etatem, et in custodiS, domini Regis tunc fuerit, tunc
idem Willielmus habeat custodiam ipsius Ricardi fratris sic infra
etatem existentis una cum maritagio ejusdem heredis Ricardi, et sic
de herede in heredem quousque aliquis heredum ipsius Ricardi
fratris ad plenam etatem suam pervenerit, et idem Willelmus
maritagium alien jus eorundem heredum habuerit. Inveniendo
predicto Ricardo omnia onera eisdem terris et tenementis incum-
bentia sive spectantia quamdiu custodiam habuerit supradictam. In
cujus, etc., Datum in festo Sancti Mathei apostolici a^. r. regis
Ricardi secundi vicessimo primo.

THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY, 307

Certain tenements in Stafford settled hy feoffees vpon Richard de
Chetwi/Tui and Thomas^ine, his wife, and heirs of their bodies,
with remainder, vpon failure of their issue^ to Margaret de
Frodesham and lur heirs, 21 R 11.

66. Sciant, etc., quod nos Tliomas de FroJesliara et Johannes
Wolde de Stafford clerici, dediraus, etc., Ricardo de Chetewynde et
Thomasinae uxori sua?, sex tenementainsimuljacentia cum quodam
columbario, etc., in Esteyatestrete Stafford, etc, et sex alia tenementa
insimul jacentia in quadam v»3nella quae ducit versus le Schirehalle
Stafford, etc., et unum teueraentum in Forgate Stafford, etc., et unum
tenenientum ibidem cum duobus cotagiis et duo alia tenementa
quje quidem insimul jacent in Forgate predicto, etc.* Habendum,
etc., prefatis Ricardo de Chetewynde et Thomasime uxori suae et
heredibus inter eosdem de eorem corporibus legitime procreatis, etc.
Et si contingat predictos Ricardum et Thomasinani sine herede de
eorum corporibus inter eosdem legitime procreato obire, tunc omnia
yredicta tenementa, etc., MargareUe de Frodesham, heredibus et
assignatis suis in perpetuum remaneant, etc. Hiis tostibus Johanne
de Aston, Johanne Wolaston, tunc Ballivis villie Stafford et aliis
Datum a®. R. R. Ricardi IL vicessimo primo.

Alyiu, widow of Sir William Chtirynd and Richard Chetwynd,
grant to William Stocklcy and Elizaheth, his icife, for the life
of Elizabeth, an annual real of two murlcs in Breri Ion. 4 H. IV,

67. Ceste fait endente tesmoique que Alynef qui fuist la
femme William Chetwynd, chivaler, et Richard Chetewynd ount
grauntez a William Stockley et KlizabethJ sa femme un annuel rent
de deux marcz, a avoir et prendre as ditz William et Elizabeth pour
terme de vie de dite Elizabeth de toutz lour terres et tenementz in

• A full account of these tenements in Stafford and the tenants of thoin, i5»
given in the inquisition " de lunatico*^ on Thomasine, which was taken in 22 H. VI.
As the issue of Thomasine came to an end on the death of the last Sir Philip
Chetwjnd in 23 H. VI, thej reverted to the heirs-at-law of Margaret Frodesham.

t Aline, the widow of Sir William Chetwjnd, gave a mark for a writ "de
conventione " respecting the manor of Grendon, called Chetwjnd's Manor. (Fines
4 H. IV, 12 June.)

J Thia Elizabeth is apparently the widow of Roger Chetwynd, who died in 1396,

X 2

THE CHETWYSD CHARTULARY.

Brerdon, etc. Done le quart jour de April Tan de rugiie le Roy
Henry quart puis le Conquest quart;.

PreambU of a gravi by the same Alyne. 12 H. IV.

68. Ceste fait endeut^ teamoigne come Dame Aline qui fuist la
fenime Monsr. William Chetewyud tient le manoir de Grendon ove
lez appurtenauntz a luy et a les heira de aon corps et de corps de
dit Monsr. William engendrez, la reversion eut apres la mort de
dite dame Aline a Btcliard Chetewynd lour filtz regardant, etc.
Done a Grendon I'an du regne le roy Henry quart donzisme.

Assignmmi of dower to Thomasine, widmo of Richard Chet\oynd.
5H. V.

69. Hffic indentura facta inter Eobertura Fraunceys militem et
Humfridum de Halglitou ex parte un4, et Thomasinam quee fuit
uxor Ricardi Chetewynd defuncti ex parte alteril,te3tatur quod idem
EobertuB et Humfridus xil die martis a. r. r. Henrici quinti
quinto, virtute cujusdam nommissionis Rogei-i Flour, etc., asaign-
averunt prefatie Tliomasiua: rationabilem dotem suam, etc., de
maneriis subsequentibus, etc., imprimis in manerio de Ingeatre cum
pertinentiis, viz., unam cameram inferiorem cum camino ex parte
occtdentali subtus cameram principalem in auperiori parte aulse, elc
duas alias cameras etc.. Item assignaverunteidem in terris dominicis
viz., in le ParkJield duoa furlongoa jaeentes inter terram Elizabethse

THE CHETWYND CHARTULAKY. 309

quondam uxoris Eogeri Chetwynd ex parte boreali, etc., et assign-
averunt eidem totum redditum et servitium cum pertinentiis quod
Johannes Mikkeson tenet in Salt pertinentia dicto manerio de
Ingestre et totum redditum cum pertinentiis in Salt, quod Johes
Wakefeld tenet, et tertiam partem redditfts et servitii quam Isabella
quae fuit uxor Fulconis de Penbrugge Chivalier cum pertinentiis
tenet apud le Spotgraunge, etc., et assignaverunt prefatiT Thomasinfe
in manerio de Mutton, unum messuagium, etc., et tertiam partem
duarum partium molendini aquatici ibidem, etc., et quartam vaca-
tionem advocacionis libene capella3 de Ingestre, cum accident.
Habendum omnia, etc., prefatae ThomaainsB in totS,, etc., Dat apud
Ingestre anno supradicto.

Will of William de Frodesham, tlie father ofThomasine de Chetwj/nd,
25 March, A.D. 1398. 21 R 11.

70. In dei nomine, amen. Ego Willielmus de Frodesham
senior, condo testimeutum meum in hunc modum.

Imprimis lego auimam meam Deo omnipotenti et Beatse Marias
et omnibus Sanctis, corpus vero meum ad sepeliendum in Cimiterio
quo Deus disposuerit. Item lego in lumine circa corpus tempore
exequiarum mearum illuminandum, et pro divinis servitiis in
ecclesia ibidem integraliter remanendum CXX. libras cerae. Item
lego optimum equum meum nomine principalis. Item lego Presbi-
teris pro animS, meS. divina celebraturis, secundum dispositionem
executorum presentis testimenti mei iiii** marcas. Item volo, lego
et concede quod ipsi qui in terris, tenementis, redditibus et servitiis
meis feoffati sint, feotFare facient Margaretam uxorem meam post
obitum meum de decem libratis terrae, tenementorum et redditus
cum pertinentiis in Neuton in forest^ de Mara, Frodesham
Kyngesley et Catenale in Comitatu Cestriae, et de decem libratis
terrae, tenementorum et redditus cum pertinentiis in StaflFord, et in
feodo de Mersheton et Coton in Comitatu Stafford. Item lego
pref atee Margarae (sic) uxori meae totum starum meum ' vivum et
mortuum, et omnia utensilia dom(is meae exceptis tribus lectis,
videlicet, uno cum supercilio integro, et duobus aliis cum dimidiis
superciliis et una duodenft cocliarum argenteorum, etc., quos lego
Thomasinae de Chetewynd filias meae, etc. Et ad istud testamentum
meum fideliter exequendum constituo, ordino et facio verae
executores nieos Johannem del Wolde capellanum et Johannem del
Croftes capellanum de Comitatu Stafford, et eorum supervisores
reverendum dominum meum Robertimi de Ferrariis, Chivaler,

310 THE CHKTWYND CHARTULARY.

dominura de Cliarkley, Johannem de Hokenhull vicarium ecclesisB
de Frodesbam, Johaunem de Merbury capellanum de Comitatu
Cestriae, et eorum supervisorem, Robertum Paiys, Camerariuin
Cestriae. Datum apud Cestriam, in festo Aimuntiationis Beatse
Mariae anno Domini Milesimo tricentesimo nonagesimo octavo.

No legend.

Assignment of dower to Elizabeth, widow of WilHanij son of Richard
de Ohetewynd, 5 H. V. 4 March, 1418.

71. Haec indentura facta inter Robertum Franceys, militem et
Umfridum Halughton ex una parte, et Elizabetham quae fuit uxor
WiUielmi Chetewynd defuncti ex parte alterS,, testatur, quod idem
Robertus et Umfridus xiij*'' die Martii a®, R R. Henrici quinti
quinto, virtute cujusdam coinmissionis Rogeri Flour, Nicholai
Wymbush Clerici, et Stephani Ingelfield. generalium attomatorum
domini Willielmi Bourchiers militis, ex assensu venerabilis dominae
Annse Comitissie Stafford uxoris dicti Willieluii, prefatis Roberto
et TJmfrido directi juxta formam commissionis predictae, aasign-
avenrnt prefatae Elizabethae rationabilem dotem suam de, etc.
Imprimis assignaverunt eidem in manerio de Ingestre cum
pertinentiis, tertiam partem aulae ibidem in inferiori parte ejuadem,
et unam cameram vocatam le Yatehous, tam inferius quam superius.
Item tertiam partem illius propartis domds pistrinae et brasinae
ibidem quae remanet heredi prefati Willielmi post assignationem
dotum Elizabethae Cawardyn, et Thomasinae Chetewynd in prefati
domo ibidem. Item unam baiam domfls Boveriae ibidem, annexam
dicti domus per assignationem Thomasinae predictae in dotem suam.
Item, etc.. Item quintam vocationem advocationis liberoe capellae
ibidem cum accident. Item assignaverunt eidem m Gratewych
redditum et servitium unius messuagii, etc. Item assignaverunt
eidem redditum et servitium quod Robertus Kynersley reddit
ibidem pro incremento stagni sui, etc. Item unam parcellam bosci

THE CHETWYND CHAKTULARY. 311

ibidem vocatam Brokkenhurst quam Katerina quae quondam fuit
uxor Philippi Chetewynd militis tenuit in dotem termino vitae suae,
etc. Item assignaverunt eidem Elizabetbae, in Mutton, unum
messuagium et dimidiam virgatam terrae cum pertinentiis. Item
assignaverunt eidem tertiam partem illius propartis molendini
aquatici remanentis heredi predicto, post assignationem dotura
predictorum, etc., Habendum omnia et singula supradicta prefatae
Elizabethae in dotem, etc. Datum apud Ingestre die et anno
Bupradictis.

Assignment of dower to the same in Rule, 6 H. V.

72. Hec indentura facta inter Johannem de Askeby Feodarium
Johannae Eeginae Angliae in Comitatu Stafford, ex un4 parte, et
Elizabetham Chetewynd de Ingestre, ex parte alterS,, testatur quod
idem Johannes duodecimo die Maii a° E, E, Henrici quinti, sexto,
virtute cujusdem Comissionis prefatae I{eginae de ofiicio supradicto
sibi directi, assignavit prefatai Elizabethae rationabilem dotem suam
secundum legem et consuetudinem Eegni Angliae, contingentem de
uno messuagio unsl carucat3, terras, sex acris pasturae, tribus acris
bosci, uno molendino aquatico cum pertinentiis in Eewle, tentis de
prefatd Eegingl per servitium militare in comitatu predioto de
quibus predictus Willelmus Quper vjr ipsi^s Elizabethae fuit seisitus
in dominico suo, ut de feodo, die quo obiit, viz., imam cameram in
inferiori parte aulae, etc., item assignayit eidem Elizabethae tertiam
partem domi^s pistrinae et brasinae, item, etc., Datum apud Eewle
die et anno supradicto.

Philip Chetwynd, son of Richard Chetewynde, of Ingestre, Esquire,
grants to the Lady Thoma^nxi, relict of Richard Chetwyrid, and
mother of Philip, all the lands and tenements in Stafford for term
of her life, which had belonged to WUliam Frodesham, grand-
father of Philip. 9 H. v.*

73. Hec indentura testatur quod Philippus Chetewyud fiUus
Eicardi Chetewynde de Ingestre armigeri, tradidit, concessit, et
ad firmam dimisit dominae Thpma3inae relictae predicti Eicardi
Chetewynd, matri ipsius Philippi omnia ilia terras et tenementa,
prata, pascua et pasturas, cum suis pertinentiis quae idem Philippus
habet, etc., in vill& Stafford, in Forgate Stafford, in Forbrugge juxta
Stafford, in campo de Spytellfield, et in campis de Coton, Tylington,

* The object of this deed must haye been to obtain a re-conreyance of the same
tenements to Philip Chetewynd. See the Inquisition " de lunatieo " on Thomaaine.

312 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

et Forgatefield et alibi infra regnum Angliee, quae quondam
fuerunt Willielini Frodesham arniigeri, avi ipsius PhilippL
Habendum, etc., prefata3 Dominse Thomasiniie et assignatis suis
ad totam vitam ipsius Thoraasinie, etc. Hiis testibus Willielmo
Preston, Willielmo Wroukeslowe, tunc Ballivis viUie Stafford, etc.
Datum Stafford a*^ E. E. Henrici quinti, nono.

Indenture between the Prior of St. Thomas, near Stafford, and Philip
Cheteiayndy esquire^ of In^estre, respecting lands and tenements in
Stafford. A.p. 1436. 15 IT, VI.

75. Hec indentura facta inter Eicardum Priorem Prioratfts
Sancti Thomae Martyris juxta Stafford et ejusdem loci Conventum,
ex unS, parte et Philippum Chetewynde de Ingestre armigenim,
ex alterA parte, testatur, quod cum dicti Piior, Conventus et
successores sui liabuerunt a tempore cujus contraria memoria non
existit, diversos redditus annuales diversoinim terraiTim et tenemen-
torum in dictS, villft, etc., qui quondam fuerunt cujusdam hominis
vocati Erdynton, postea alterius vocati Sheld, postea alterius vocati
Bowode et postea alterius vocati Willielmi Frodesham et post-ea
Bicardi Chetewynd domini de Ingestre predicts {sic) ex jure viz,
Thomasinse uxoris ipsius Eicardi Chetewynd ac filite prefati
Willielmi Frodesham, quorum Eicardi et Thomasinse prefatus
PLxlippus filius existit et heres, etc. Data anno M*^ CCCC^ XXXVI.

Philip Chetewynd appointed Sheriff of Staffordshire, 7 H. VI.

76. Henricus dei gratis Eex Angliss et Francise et dominus
Hiberniae, Archiepiscopis, etc., et omnibus aliis de Comitatu Stafford,
salutem. Cum commiserimus dilecto et fideli nostro Philippo
Chetewynd comitatum nostrum predictum cum pertinentiis
custodiendum quamdiu iiobis placuerit, prout in literis nostris
patentibns inde confectis plenius continetur, vobis mandamus
quod idem Philippo tanquam vicecomiti Comitates predicti, in
omnibus qui ad officium illud pertinent intendentes sitis et
respondentes. In cujus, etc., Teste me ipso apud Westmonasterium
anno regni nostri septimo.

Humfrey, Earl of Stafford, grants to Philip Chctwynd for his
good service an annual fee of ten marks from the manxrr of
Barlaston. (20 December, 1431.) 10 H, VI,

77. Humfrey, Count de Stafford, Sieur de Tunbrigge et de
Cauz, a tons ceulx qi cestes noz presentes lettres patentz verrount

THE CHETWYND CHARTULAltY. 313

ouoyrount saluz, Sachiez vous que ponrle bon etagreable service
qe notre chier et bien aim^ Esc^uier Phelip Chetewynd a nous ad
fait et ferrai en temps avenier luy avoir donne et graunte un
annuel fee de x marcz, a prendre annualment pour tenne de sa vie
de notre manoir et seigneurie de Barleston denz le Counts de
Stafford, as deux termes de Tan, etc. Donne souz notre seal le
vingtisme jour de Decembre Ian du reigne le Roy Henry sisme
Xme.

Sir Philip Chetwynd mid his wife, the Lady FerrarSy grant to Robert
Whitgreve, of Stafford, for his good counsel, an annual rent
of 40s. for his life, to he received from their manor of Cheat Barre,
16 H. VL

78. Sciant presentes et futuri quod nos Pbilippus Chetewynde
miles et Elena uxor mea Domina Ferrariis dedimus, etc., Roberto
Whitgreve de Stafford pro suo bono consilio nobis impenso et
posterum impendendo, unum annualem redditum quadraginta
solidorum percipiendum annuatim ad terminum vitse suae, de et in
manevio nostro de Magn& BarrS. in Comitatu Staflfbrd. Datum
iij° die Maii anno regni Regis Henrici sexti, sexto decimo.

Sir Philip Chetvyynd, appointed Sheriff of Staffordshire. 15 H. VI.
8 November, 1436.

79. Henricus Dei gratiS, Rex Angliae et Franciee et dominus
Hibernise, archiepiscopis, etc., et omnibus aliis de Comitatu Stafford
salutem. Cum commiserimus dilecto et fideli nostro Philippo
Chetewynd militi, Comitatum nostrum predictum cum pertinentiis
custodiendum, etc. (ut supraj. Teste me ipso apud Westm. viii***,
die Novembris anno regni nostri quinto decimo.

Sir Philip Chetwynd enfeoffs John Hampton and others of the manor
of In^estre and lands in Stafford, Midge, Mytton, Rule, Brereton,
and Crratioich, 17 H. VL

80. Sciant presentes et futuri, quod ego Philippus Chetewynd
miles dedi, etc. Johanni Hamton, armigero, Willielmo Purfere,
armigero, Simoni Melborn Rectori ecclesise de Grendon, et Roberto
Whitegreve de Stafford, gentilman, manerium meum de Ingestre
in Comitatu Stafford, cum omnibus suis pertinentiis, una cum advo-
catione ecclesiae de Ingestre ac omnia alia terras et tenementa mea

314 THE CUETWyND CHARTULAttY.

cum omnibus suis pertinentiis quae habeo in Staflford, Eugge,
Mutton, Eewle, Breredon, et Gretewych, in Comitatu Stafford.
Habendum, etc. In cujus, etc. Hiis testibus liogero Aston milite,
Hugone Erdeswyke, armigero, Thoma Arblastre, armigero, Humfrido
Cotes, armigero, etc. Datum vicesimo tertio die Maii a. r. r.
Henrici sexti, decimo septimo.

Sir Philip Chetwynd enfeoffs John Hampton and others of his manor
of Grendon, and lands in Dorton and Warton in Warwickshire,
17 H. VI.

81. Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Philippus Chetewynd
miles dedi, etc., Johanni Hampton, armigero, Willielmo Purfere,
armigero, etc., manerium meum de Grendon in Comitatu Warwick
cum omnibus suis pertinentiis, una cum advocatione ecclesiae de
Grendon, ac omnia alia terra et tenementa mea, cum omnibus suis
pertinentiis quae habeo in villis de Dorton et Warton in eodem
Comitatu Warwick. Habendum, etc. Hiis testibus Thoma
Erdyngton milite, Johanne Chetewynd, armigero, Thoma Malore,
armigero, etc. Datum a. r. r. Henrici sexti decimo septimo.

A feoffment in trust made hy Sir Philip Chetwynd and Ellen, his wife
{Lady Ferrers) before their departure for Guienne. 17 H. VI.

82. This endenture made betweene Phelip Chetewynd, Knight,
and Elen, his wife. Lady Ferrers, on the on parte, and John
Beauchamp, Knyght, John Ferrers, Squyer, and William Donyng-
ton on the tother parte witnesseth that where ye said Phelip and
Elen purposyn, with the help of our Lorde to passe see into the
partyes of Guyen have knowlechyd in the Kynges Courte before
the justices of hys Comyn Benche, the maner of Bromwyche, and
the moy te of the maners of Wheteacre, Barre, Doreton, Kyngeston-
Bakpuys wyth ther appurtenaunce, for to be the ryght of the
saide John Ferres as that the whiche ye said John, John and
Willyam have of the gifte of the said Phelip and Elen, as bi ye
said knowleche more plainly apperyth, the wliiche forsaide maner
and half maners ben the lyght and the enheritaunce of the saide
lady, the wheche knowleche the said Phelip and Elen hav mad to
the saide John Beauchamp, John Ferrers and William Donyngton,
for trust and affyance that they have in hem to fulfylle, execute,
and performe the wylle of the saide lady in that she woU be don
in and of the saide maner and half maners with the appurtenance;
fyrst she woll, etc., that the said John, John and Willyam shall

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yerely paie to Heiry Ferres, Richard Ferrers, and Edward Ferrers,

Bones of tlie saicle lady, VI, li, tliat ia to saye, to iche of ye saide
Herry, Richard, and Edward xl. s. yerely, etc. Govyn the xix
day of May, the yere of the reign of Kyng Heny the Sexte xvii
(19 May, 1439.)

An Inspeximus h/ King Henry VI, confirming a grant of free
warren made by King Edward II, to Sir PhUijp de Chelewynd.
Dated 20 H. VI.

83. HeQricus del gratid Rex AnglJte et Franciise et dotainus
Hibernite. Omnibus ad quos preaentes literal perveneriiit salutem.
Inspeximus cartam domini Edwardi quondam liegia Anglise, pro-
genitoris nostri, factam in hsec verba ; Edwardiis Dei gratifi, etc.
(here woidd follow the Charter). No3 antem cartam predictam de
hujuamodi libeitatibua et francheaiis minime revocatis, de assensu
dominomm Spiritualium et Temporalium iu Parliamento nostro
apud Westmoaaaterium anno regui nostri primo tento existentiuni
aceeptanms, approbamus et dilecto et fideli nostro Philippo Chete-

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wynd militi, consanguineo et heredi predicti Philippi filii Philippi
ut dicitur, ratificamus et contirmamus prout carta predicta ration-
abiter testatur, et prout ipse et antecessores sui libertatibus et
franchesiis predictis a tempore confectionis cartse predictfe,
semper hactenus rationibiliter uti et gaudere consueverunt. In
cujus rei testimonium has literas nostras fieri fecimus patentes.
Teste meipso apud Westraonasterium, vicesimo die Februarii, anno
regni nostri vicessimo (20 February, 1442).

Settlement of the Chetvjynd estates on Sir Philip Chettm/nd, and Joan
his tvife* and their male issue, 20 H. VL

84. Sciant presentee et futuri, quod nos Johannes Hampton,
Willielmus Purfrey, Eobertus Whitgreve, armigeri, et Simon Mel-
bum Parsona ecclesiae de Grendon, tradidimus, dimisimus et hjlc
presenti cart& nostra indentatfi confirmavimus Philippo Chetewynd
militi et Johannae uxori ejus, medietatem manerii nostri de
Grendon, vocatam Chetewynd's manour cum advocatione ecclesiae
ejusdam manerii, ac etiam omnia terras, tenementa nostra, redditus,
revertiones et servitia cum suis pertinentiis in Grendon, l)oredon,
Wareton, et alibi in Comitatu Warwick, maneria nostra de Ingestre
cum advocatione ecclesiae ejusdem, et Eule in Comitatu Stafford,
simul cum omnibus terris, tenementis, redditibus, revertionibus
nostris cum suis pertinentiis in Breredon, Mutton, Rugge, Grete-
wiche, villa Stafford, Penkerich ac alibi in Comitatu predicto,
quae omnia et singula nuper habuimus ex dono et feoffamento dicti
Philippi. Habendum et tenendum dicto Philippo et Johanni uxori
ejus et heredibus masculis de corporibus dicti Philippi et Johannae
exeuntibus. Et si contingat dictum Philippum et Johannam sine
heredibus masculis de corporibus eorum exeuntibus obire, quod
absit, tunc omnia maneria, terrae, tenementa, redditus, reversiones
et servitia predicta, cum suis pertinentiis, rectis heredibus dicti
Philippi remaneant imperpetuum. In cujus rei testimonium huic
carta* nostrae indentatae sigilla nostra apposuimus. Hiis testibus,
Willielmo Montford et Thoma Malory militibus, Thoma Standley,
Hugone Erdeswyke et Eadulpho Eggerton, armigeris. Datum die

* This Joan was daughter and coheir of William Burlej of Bromescroffc, co.
Salop, and of Arley, co. Stafford, who died in 37 H. VI. The inquisition on his
death staffs that Joan, the wife of Thomas Lyttelton and William Trussell, son of
Thomas Trussell and Elizabeth, his late wife, and daughter of William Burlej,
were his nearest heirs, and that Joan was 38 years of age. Joan married Sir
Thomas Littleton in 23 H. YI, and died in 20 H. YII.

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Jovis in vigilia Apostolorum Petri et Pauli a° regni regis Henrici
sexti vicessimo. (28 June, 1442.)

Endenture of service made hetvreii King Henry VI and Sir Philip
Cheteicynd, Mayor of the City of Bayonne. 29 June, 20 H.
VI. 29 June, 1442.

85. This endenture made betwix the Kyng oure Soveraine lord
on that oon parte, and his well-beloved Knyght, Sire Phelip
Chetewynde, Maire of the Citee of Baion on that other partie,
witnesseth, that thereas ye said Sir Phelip is now at this tyine
upon his going to the said Citee for the exercice, occupacion and
gouvemaunce of the said office, to the which Citee as it is sedd the
Kingis capital adversarie hath leide or is disposed to ley within
shorte tyme siege, and to doo that, that he can and may to subdue it.
The Kyng hath theifore delivered by the handes of the Tresorer and
Chamberlains of his Exchequer unto the said Phelip ix<^- xl marcs
to wage therwith as many archers as he shall more goodely gete
therfore for a quarter of a yere, the which archiers shal be wel and
convenably armed and arraied, as shal belong to their estatis and
during the said quarter thei shal be, abide, and continuelly dwelle
upon the same, and sauf garde of the said Citee undre the rule and
govemaunce of the said Sir Phelip, and gif it shal soo happen that
for the same cause the Maire and Comunes of the towne of Bris-
towe woU furnesh for the seid tyme C archiers at their owne
coustages and expences, the said Sir Phelip shal have them there-
fore with him to the said Citee, and imdre his ruUe and gover-
naunce for and dnryng the time abovesaid. During the which
tyme the said Sir Phelip, with all the abovesaid archiers shal do
that tliat in him is, that shal be to the good honeur, worship and
profit of the Kyng, our said Soverain lord, and of the same his
Citee, and the said Sir Phelip shal mark the hoole moustres of the
archiers that he shal wage with the ix*' xl marc as above, and of
the C archiers, gif the caas shal happen as above at Bristowe, the
vi day of August next comyng at the which day shal beginne the
said quarter, and during the same quarter, the said Phelip byndith
him by thees endentures to make from tyme to tyme the moustres
of the said archiers and of everich of hem, before such persone or
persones as the Kyng, our said Soverain lord shal therto depute
or assigne, durin(]j the time abovesaid. In wittenesse of which,
etc. Geven at the Castel of Wyndesore, the xxixth day of Juin,
the yere of the reigne of our said Soverain lord the Kyng xx.

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Indenture of service mad^ between Humphrey, Earl of BmkinghaTrty
and Sir Philip Chetwynd, 13 February. 22 H. VI.
86. This endenture made betwene the right worshipfull Lord
Humfrey, Erie of Buckingham, Hereford, Stafford, Northampton,
and Perche on the oon parte, and Sir Phelip Chetewynd, knyght,
on the other partie witnesseth, that the said Erie hath goven and
graunted bi he present endentiires to the said Sir Phelip an annuel
fee of XX li. to take yerely during the lyf of the seid Sir Phelip of
the issues, proffits and revenus comyng of the lordship of Holder*
ness bi the hands of the Eesceivor of the seid Erie, there for the
tyme being, at the termes of Estien and Sint Michell, bi even
portions, for the which annuel fee the seid Erie had withholde
toward him, the seid Sir Phelip for terme of his life, to do him
service to fore all other in pees and werre, in such maner and
forme as foUoweth, that is to wite, that in tyme of pees, the seid
Sir Phelip upon reasonable warnyng shall be redi at all tymesj
whanne it shall like the seid Erie to comaunde him to come to his
presence to and in all parties and places on this side of the see to
do him service, and with him to sojome and ride with as many
men and horses, moir or fewer as the seid Erie liste to comaunde
or p^signe reasonably after the degree and power of the seid Sir
riiolip, for the which the same Sir Phelip shall have suche bouche
of court and liveree of the seid Erie, for him, his seid men and
horees, during the tyme of his demure in the presence of the seid
Erie, as other of his degree shall have and take in the household
of the seid Erie, with reasonable allowance of his costes, for his
comyng and returning hom agen as often tymes as he is sende for,
or comaunded to com bi the seid Erie. And in caas that the seid
Erie be ordeined in viage of werre, be it on this side of the see or
beyonde, the seid Sir Phelip shal be redi upon reiisonable warnyng
to go with the seid Erie in the seid viage with such nombre of
men of arms and archiers, well and sufficiently harmed, horsed and
araied after the fut of werre, as the seid Erie shall liste to assigns
or appointe according to his degree, for the which the seid Sir
Phelip shall have for him his seid men of arms and archiers accom-
paignied with him, such wages and reward as the seid Erie shall
take of the Kyng oure Soverain loi-d, or of any other his capitane
duryng the seid viage, with skyppeson and reskyppeson reasonable
for him is seid men and horses, such as other of his degree shall
have, in the compaigne of the seid Erie, and the seid Erie shall
have of the seid Sir Phelip, the thrides of all maner Prisoners,

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Prises, and wynnyngs to him taken or giten by the wey of Fortune
and aventure of werre, and the thrides of the thrides of all maner
Prisoners, Prises, and wynynges, bi any of his seid men then
accompaigned with him, taken or geten by way of Fortune or
aventure of werre, duryug the seid viage. And the seid Sir Phelip
nor non of his men so accompaigned with hym, shall putte no
prisoner bi him or any of his men, taken or geten, to fynaunce nor
ransom, but as lawe of armes woll. In witnesse whereof the
parties aforsaid to these present endentures enterchaungeably have
putte there sealles ; Writen at London, the xiiith day of Fevrier,
the yer of the reigne of Kyng Henry the sixt after the Conquest,

I the twenty-second.

Indenture of service between Hnmfrey, Earl of Buckingham,
\ Captain of Calais^ and Sir Philip Ghetwynd, Lie^denatd of

\ the Castle of Calais. 22 H. VI.

87. This endenture made betweine the right mighty prince
I Humfrey, Erie of Bukyngham, Hereford, Stafford, Northampton,

and Perche, Lord of Brekenoc, and of Holdernesse, Capitaine of
J* the towne and Castell of Caleis on the on partie, and Sir Phelip

1 Chetewynd, knight, on the other partie, witnesseth that the seid

Sir Phelip is withholde toward the seid Erie, in the Estat of his
Lieutenant of the seid Castel upon the good saufgarde of the seid
Castell, bi the maner and forme following, that is to wite, fro the
day that he entereth and receiveth the seid Castell and putte in
record of our books for such time and terme after, as it shall like
the seid Erie, for the whiche saufgarde the seid Sir Phelip shall
have continually dwelling in the seid Castell himself, as a man of
armes on foot, xxix men of armes also on foote, and xx archiers on
foot, whereof the seid Sir Phelip shall have of his oughne retinu
two men of armes on foote, and four archiers on fuote, and the
seid Sir Phelip shall have of wages for himself xvia. a day, and for
everyche of his seid men of armes yiiid. a day, and for evereche of
the seid archiers virf. a day, bi the handes of the Tresorer of
werres of the seid Erie there for the tyme being, and the seid Sir
Phelip shall have for him, his wyf, and a gentil woman with here,
and a gentilman and yoman, and is seid retinue, bouche of Court,
and xx/i. of especial reward for an hool yer for himsel, or reward
after the afferant for the time that he occupied or shall occupie, to
be paid thereof bi the handes of the said Tresorer, and the other
three persons of" the retinue of the seid Sir Phelip shall paie for

320 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

their bouche of Court, like as other souldiers shall after their
degree in the said Castell everyche for his parte after the affrant of
the expense of the household of the said Erie there to be deduct
and rebated of their wages aforesaid, and the said Sir Phelip shall
be bounde to observe, keepe and fulfille all the covenaunts and
articles contened and especified in the endentures betweene the
Kyng oure Soverain Lord and the said Erie made touching the
government and saufgarde of the said Castell, and the seid Sir
Phelip shall also be redy at all tymes upon reasonable warning to
make his moustre of his seid men of his retinue, whanne he shall
thereto be required, before such persone or persones as it shall like
the seid Erie to comytt or assigne, and also the seid Sir Phelip
there for to dwelle continuelly in his proper person, upon the saufe-
garde of the seid Castell, it trewly and safely to keepe, to the
worship and proffit of the seid Erie, withoute it to delyver to any
person of the world, sauf only to the Kyng, or to the seid Erie, or
to the expresse or certain commandment or of oon of them bi their
especiall lettres under their great sealles : and during the whiche
tyme that the seid Sir Phelip shall occupie, ther shall no persone
nor persones entre into the seid Castell of noon estat, but that the
seid Sir Phelip shall be of pouair and puissance at all tymes the
seid Castell seurly and saufly to keepe in maner abovesaid, but all
onely that the Kyng or the seid Erie be there in his propre
persone, and the seid Sir Phelip shall have skyppeson and
reskyppeson resonable for him, his seid men, and herneys for his
first comyng to the seid Castell, and for his departing at the end
of his terme, at the ordinaunce of the seid Erie, and at what tyme
the said Sir Phelip woll departe, or be dischared of the office of
Lieutenaunce aforesaid, he shall geve warnyng to the seid Erie bi
a quarter of a yer afore. In witnesse whereof as well the seid Erie
as the seid Sir Phelip to these present endentures, enterchaungeably
have putte there sealles. Geven at London the xiiith day of
Fevrier, the yer of the reigne of Kyng Henry the sixte, after the
conquest the twenty -second. (13 Februarj% 1444.)

The Lady Joan, lately vnfe of Sir Philip Chetwynd, grants to
Uumfrey Cotes, Esquire, a tenement vrithin the town of Stafford.
23 H. VL

88. Omnibus Christi fidelibus, ad quod hoc presens scriptum
pervenerit, Domina Johanna nuper uxor Philippi Chetewynd
militis salutem in domino sempiternam. Noveritis me prefatam

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Johannara in pur& viduitate med ac legitime potestate, remississe
etc, Huinfrido Cotes, armigero, etc., totum jus meum, etc., in
quodam tenemento, etc, infra burgum Staflfordise, etc. Datum
apud Tonge die lunS, proximo post festum Omnium Sanctorum
a' E. E. Henrici sexti xxiii*.

Mental of tenements in Stafford helonginff to Thomas Littleton and
Joan, his wife, relict of Sir Philip Chetwynd, 23 H. VI,

89. Eentale redditfis Thomse Littylton et Johannae uxoris ejus,
in vill& Staflfordise per annum, renovatum mense Augusti a. r. r.
Henrici sexti vicessimo tertio.

Forgate. — Pro imo burgagio, septem tenementis, £ a. d,

et duobus gardinis ij ix ij

Trigigton et Mershton Campi —

Pro xxxvi acris terrse et tribus parcellis prati , o ix iiij

Infra muros villaB Staflford —

Pro tenemento in quo Thomasioa Chetewynd

inhabitat, post decessum ejus o xx o

£, Pro decem tenementis, et parcellfi unius gardini iij vij iiij

^ Pro hospitio vocato le " Crovvne " iiij vj viij

Pro parcellfi, coquinae in tenurS. Willielmi

Whitegreve per cartam • : . o iij o

Estgate Streete —

Pro orrea et gardino in tenur4 Eogeri Bromley o v o

Pro quinque tenementis, uno gardino et ij

parcellis gardini i vj viij

Pro unit grange^, et gardino annexo juxta metas

Pro columbare in Forgate Streete o ij o

Frobrigge—

Pro duobus gardinis et parcellfi, unius gardini . o ij vij

Pro parcell& terrae et prati o iiij o

Sir Philip de Chetewynd, knight, who dyed without issue,
23 H. VI, gave all his lands to Joane, his wife, during her life,
but the inheritance of them fell to William de Chetewynd of
Alspath, in the co. of Warwick, which William was descended
from Sir William Chetewynd, of Ingestre, knight, as appears by
the following deeds,

90. Sciant^ etc., quod ego Eicardus filius et heres Willielmi de

322 THE CHETWYND CHAETULARY.

Chetewynd militis concessi, etc., Thomse Cooke unum mesuagium,
etc,, in Ingestre. Datum 10 H. IV.

91. Sciant, etc., quod ego Thomas Brydewale dedi, etc., Eicardo
Cheteiwynd de Ingestre, Johanni fratri ejus, et Johanni Whitgreve,
etc., totum tenementum meum situatum in villd de Stafiford.
Datum apud Stafibrd a. r. r, Henrici quarti 12°.

92, Sciant, etc., quod ego Margeria quondam uxor Willielmi
Cokkes de Coventre, vidua, in pura viduetate et legitime potestate
Xne4, dedi, etc, Johanni Chetewynde filio quondam Willielmi
Chetewynde militis, omnia terras et tenementa, redditus, etc., quae
die confectionis presentium, habeo in villis et in campis de Alspath
et Berkeswelle. Habendum, etc., prefato Johanni et heredibus de
corpore suo legitime procreatis, etc., in perpetuum. In cujus, etc.
Hiis testibus Johanne Wyard, Eicardo Waldegeve, Nicplao Cokkes
de Alspath, etc-

93, Sciant presentes, etc., quod ego Johannes Chetwynde filius
quondam Willielmi Chetewynd militis, dedi, etc., Willielmo Peyto
militi, et Willielmo Lucy, armigero, omnia terras, etc., quae quondam
habui ex dono, etc, Margerise quondam uxoris Willielmi Cokkus
de Coventre, in villis et campis de Alspath et Berkeswell. Haben-
dum, etc., prefatis Willielmo Peyto et Willielmo Lucy, heredibus
et assignatis suis in perpetuum, etc. Hiis testibus Thom& Porter,
armigero, Johanne Wiggewode, Johanne Boteler, etc. Datum apud
Alspath a** r. r. Henrici sexti viij"*.

94. Sciant presentes, etc., quod uos Willelmus Peyto miles, et
Willelmus Lucy, armiger, tradidimus, concessimus, et hac presenti
carta noetrS, confirmavimus Willelmo Mountfort militi et Willelmo
Purefey, armigero, omnia terras, etc., quae quondam habuimus ex
dopo et feoflamento Johannis Chetwynd in villis et in campis de
Alspath et Berkeswall. Habendum, etc., prefatis Willelmo Mount-
fort et Willelmo Purefey heredibus et assignatis suis in perpetuum,
etc. Hiis testibus Nicholao Daunport, Johanne Boteler, Johanne
Weggewode, etc. Datum apud Alspath anno regni regis Henrici
sexti vicessimo septimo.

95 Sciant presentes et futuri quod nos Willelmus Mountfort
miles et Willelmus Purefey, armiger, tradidiuius et concessimus.

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etc., Elense Chetwynd nuper uxori Thomse Chetwynd, armigeri,*
omnia ilia terras et tenementa, etc., quae quondam habuiinus ex
dono et feofamento Willelmi Peyto militis et Willelmi Lucy,
armigeri, in villis et in campis de Alspath et Barkiswell. Habendum,
etc., prefatfiB Elenae Chetwynd ad terminum vit^e suae, sine aliqu4
impetitione vasti, de capitalibus dominis feodi illius per servitia
inde debita et de jure consueta. Et post decessum dictae Elenae
Chetewynd volumus et concedimus quod omnia terrae et tenementa,
redditus, etc., remaneant Willelmo Chetewynd filio dicti Thomae
Chetewynd et heredibus suis de corpore suo legitime procreatis in
perpetuum. Hiis testibus Johanne Boteler, Johanne Wegewode,
etc. Datum apud Alspath a. r, r. Henrici sexti tricessimo.

96. Omnibus Christi fidelibus, etc., Bartholomeus Knyght et
Elena nuper uxor Thomae Chetwynd armigeri, salutem, etc., Nover-
itis nos dedisse Ricardo Comiti Warwick, Roberto Danby uni
Justiciariorum domini Regis de Communi Banco, Simoni Mount-
fort, armigero, Thomae Hugford, armigero, Thomae Throgmerton,
armigero, Johanni Beaufitz de Kelyngworth, et Heurico Boteler de
Covyntre, totum statum ilium quern eaden^ Elena nuper habuit
ex traditione, concessione et confirmatione Willelmi Mountfort
militis et Willelmi Purefey armigeri in omnibus illis terns et
tenementis, redditibus, etc., quae iidem Willelmus et Willelmus
quondam habuerunt ex dono et feoffamento Willelmi Peyto militis,
et Willelmi Lucy, armigeri, in villis et campis de Alspath et
Barkeswell. Habendum, etc., Hiis testibus, Henrico Frebody,
armigero, Thoma Clapham, Johanne Wegewode, etc.. Datum apud
Alspath a. r. r. Henrioi sexti tricessimo tertio.

jRohert Chetwynd, son of John Chetewynd^ late of Alfipath, co, War-
wick^ deceased, confvrms the title of Thomas Littleton and his
wife Joan, late wife of Sir Philip ChetwyTid, to the manors of
G-rendon and Ingestre and other lands, during the life of the said
Joan. 32 H. VL

97. Omnibus ad quos hoc presens scriptum pervenerit, Robertus
Chetewynd filius Johannia Chetewynd nuper de Alspath in Comi-
tatu Warwick, defuncti, salutem in domino sempiten^am. Cum
Philippus Chetewynd miles, defunctus et Johanna uxor ejus, jam
uxor Thomae Lyttylton, habuerunt et tenuerunt sibi et heredibus

* The flaw in the Pedigree is, that there is no proof of the parentage of this
Thomas Chetwynd ; but aU the Heralds Visitations make him sou of John
Chetwynd of Alspath, and I see no reason to doubt it.

Y 2

324 THE CHETWYND CHARTQLARY.

masculis de corporibus ipsomm Philippi et Johannse exeuntibus,
(qui quidem Philippus obiit sine herede masculo de corporibus
ipsorum Philippi et Johannse procreato) medietatem manerii de
Grendon, simul cum advocatione ecclesise de Grendon predict^
eidem medietati manerii pertinente, ac certa terras et tenementa,
redditus et servitia in Dordon, et Wareton in eodem Comitatu ac
etiam manerium de Ingestre in Comitatu Stafford, simul cum
advocatione capellse ejusdem villse de Ingestre eidem manerio
spectante, ac certa terras et tenementa, redditus et servitia in
Gretewych, Mytton, Eule, Eugge et Breredon in eodem Comitatu
Stafford. Noveritis me prefatum Eobertum Chetewynd ratificasse,
approbasse et confirmasse prefatis Tliomae Lyttylton et Johannae,
totum statum, titulum et possessionem, quae iidem Thomas et
Johanna, ut in jure ipsius Johannae, habent in maneriis, advocation-
ibus, terris, tenementis, redditibus et seyvitiis predictis durante
vitS, ipsius Johannae. Ita quod nee ego predictus Robertus nee
heredes mei, nee aliquis alius nomine nostro, aliquod jus, titulum
sive clamium inde habendum sive calumpniandum de cetero
exigere, clamare, sive vendicare poterimus, durante vitft ejusdem
Johannae, sed ab omni jure, titulo, et clameo inde petendo sive
calumpniando simus exclusi, etc. In cujus, etc, Hiis testibus,
Nicholao Westcote, Roberto Cumberford, Roberto Chetilton et aliis.
Datum tertio die Julii a. x» r. Henrici sexti post conquestum
tricessimo secuudo.

Gfrant of a teiument in Stafford to Roger Jtistice, made hy Nicolas West-
cote^ receiver-gcTieral of Thomas Littleton, sergeant-at-law, and
his wife Joan, laie wife of Sir Philip Chetwynd, 34 H. VI.

98. Haec indentura facta inter Nicholaum Westcote fratrem et
receptorem generalem Thomse Littleton Servientis ad legem et
dominae Johannae uxoris suae, nuper uxoris Philippi Chetewynd
militis ex im& parte, et Rogerum Justice ex alter& parte, testatur
quqd predictus Nicholaus tradidit, etc., prefato Rogero quandam
domum in Stafford in Estgatestrete vocatum le Millehouse, etc.
Datum apud Stafford iiij® die Maii a. r. r. Henrici sexti tri-
cessimo quarto.

Thmnas Littleton and Joan, his wife, and William Chetwynd, cousin
and heir of Sir Philip Chetwynd grant a parcel of land in
Stafford to William Judde. 14 E, IV,

99. Hec indentura facta inter Thomam Littelton unum Justi-
ciariorum domini Regis de Communi Banco et Johannam uxorem

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ejus, ac Willielmiim Chetwynd armigeruin, consanguineum et
heredem Philippi Chetwynd militis ex una parte, et Willfn Judde
de Stafford sissorem ex altera parte, testatur, quod predicti Thomas
Johanna, et Willielmus Chetwynd concesserunt, etc., predicto
Willielmo Judde imam parcellam terras, etc., in Stafford, etc.
Datum a. r. r. Edwardi quarti, quarto-decimo.

Sir Thomas Littdton lets to farm certain lands and tenements in
Stafford to William Chetvryndy for a term of 30 yearsy for
8 marks annually* 17 E. IV,

100. This endenture made betwyn Sir Thomas Ijittelton,
knyght, on the one parte, and William Chetwynd, squier, cosyn
and heire to Sir Philip Chetwynd, knyght, on the other parte,
bereth wittenesse that where the seid Thomas, and Jane, his wyfe,
some tyme the wyfe of the seid Sir Philip byn seised of certein
meesses, londs, and tenements in Stafford, Forgate, Estyatestrete,
Forbrugge, Telynton, and Merston, in the county of Stafford (which
weren to the seid Sir Philip) for terme of the lyfe of the seid Jane,
the reraayndre thereof to the seid William and to his heirs. And
also there hath byn hadde a speche and a commynycation afore
this tyme, that the seid William shuld have all the seid meesses,
londs, and tenements for terme of xxx yere, yeldyng therefor
X marke. Ferthermore the seid Thomas for the goode wille and
tendour love that he hadde and hathe to the seid William, graunted
to the seid William by his mouthe, that the seid William shuld
have a fee of him of an annuyte of xxvi«. viiirf. yerely to be paid
durjmg the espousals betwyn the seid Thomas and Jane, for which
cause in satisfaction and recompensation of the seid annuyte, the
seid Thomas dimisseth and letteth to ferme to the seid William,
all the seid meessee, londs, and tenements, to have and to holde to
hym and to his assignes from the date of these presents, unto the
ende of terme of xxx yere then next followyng, yeldyng therfore
yerely to the seid Thomas and Jane viii marc of lawfull money
paiable yerely duryng the seid terme, etc. Provided allwey that if
any of the seid Thomas, Jane, or William die withyn the seid
terme of xxx yere that then this present Endenture lose his strength,

* The object of this deed seems to have been to make some provision for
William Chetwynd. The gross rental of these tenements was about £18 a year.
See page 821.

326 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

and stonde in no value ne effecte, etc. Gevyn the vth day of March
la the yere of the reigne of Kyng Edward the iiijth, the seven-
teenth.

Inquisition on the lands held by Edward Tmssel, deceased, 15 H.
VII. No. 83.

101. Inquisitio) etC;, post mortem Edwardi Trussel, etc. Jura-
tores dicunt super sacramentum suum, quod Edwardus Trussel in
dicto hrevi nominatus, unus consanguineorum et heredum Willielmi
Burley nuper de Bromescroft, armigerij scilicet filius Willielmi
Trussel militis, filii Elif.abeth8p> unius filiarum et heredum predicti
"Willielmi Burley; et Johanna (quae fuit uxor Thome) Littleton
inilitis, altera filiarum et heredum predicti Willielmi Burley fuerunt
seisiti de maneriis de Bromescroft, Brocton, Norton in le Hales, etc.,
et de et in centum messuagiis, mille acris pasturae, centum acris
bosci, etc., et x libris redditiis in le Bromescroft, Bedcoate, Marshton,
Tuggford, etc., et advocatione ecclesise de Mounslow, etc., et quod
Idem Edwi Trussel, arm obiit, 18 Apm, a° R R H. vii""* 14°, et
qUod Willielmiis Trussel est filius et heres propinquior dictiEdwardi
Trussel, et est etatis iii anhoi'um et amplius, et quod predicta
Johanna Littleton adhuc superstes est et fuit tempore mortis dicti
Edwardi etatis septuaginta annorum et amplius, etc.

Affimfiation of BosCy widow of Sit John Merston, Jcnyght, respecting
the' sale of the Reversion of Tixall to Sir Thomas Littleton, one
of the Justices of the Common Pleas.

102. To all Christern men, to whome this present wry ting shall
come, Eose, that Was the Wyfe of Sir John Merston, kuyght,
sendett gretyng in God everlasting, Know ye me the seid Eose, to
sey and afiferme that Thomas Littleton, oon of the Kinge's Justices
of the Comon Place, bargeyned, bought, and purchased for a certain
sutnme of money, which hee hath truly paid, the reversion of the
maner of Tixhale, in Staffordshire, of the said John Marston,
sumtihie my husband, and of me, to have after the decease of my
seid husbond and mee, by force of which, a fyne was rered at
Westminster, by which fyne a state was made of the said maner
of my husbond and to me, for terme of our lives, the remainder
thereof unto the seid Thomas Littleton and Jane, his wyfe, and to
the heires of the seid Thomas Littleton for evermore, as in the said
fyne more plainly appereth, afore which fyne arrered I did aske of
one John Prisott, then Chief Justice of the Common Place, and

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divers other to whome I had special confidence and trust, and also
of other divers apprentices lerned in the law, of my counsell,
whether that my said husband and I might fille (selle ?) tlie
reversion of the seid maner without parell of our soules, and they
desired me to enfourme and shewe them liow tlie said maner
afore that time was entailled, and I shewed to them the part
of an old fyne whereof the tenour sueth in these words: —
" Hcec est fimilis coTtcordia facta in Curid doinini Regis apud Westm,
a die Sandce Trinitatis in qiUruiecim dies anno n r JSdwardi
filii regis Edwardi decimo 7wno, coram Willielmo de Brereford, etc,^
inter Galfridum de Westneys de Tixhale quertntem, et Rogerwm ds
Aston Parsonam ecclesim de Weston, deforciantem de maiurio de
TivJmle cum pertinentiiSy et advocacione ecclesice ejasdem manerii^
umle placitum conventionis inter eos fmt in eddem cm^id, scilicet qiwd
predictus Gal/ridus recognovit preilidurn inanerium, etc, esse jus ipsius
Rogeri, tit ilia quce {sic) idem Rogerm habuit ex dono predicti
Galfridi; et pro hoc recognitione, fine et concordid idem Rogerus
concessit predicto Galfrido predictnm manerium, etc, tt Ula {sic)
ei reddidit in eddem curid, Hcibendiim, etc, eidem Galfrido de
capitalihus dominis feodi illins, per servitid quce ad predictum
maiurinm et advocationem predidam pertinent, totd vitd ipsius
Galfridi et post deccssum ipsiiis Galfridi, predictum manerium, ete^
integre remanebunt MaculiTW filio ejusdcm Galfridi et Marga/retm
uxori ejus et heredibus de corpore ejiisdem Mac^lini et AlargaretoB
exeuntibus^ etc^ et si contingat qtwd iidem Maculinus et Margareta
obierunt sine hcrede de corporibus suis exeuntibus, tunc, etc., Johanni
fratri ejusdem Ma^ulini, dc Et si oontiiigat quod idem Willielmm*
obierit sine herede de corpore suo procreato, tunc post docessum
ipsius Willielmi, predictum manerium cum pertineniiis tt advocatio
pi^edicta integre remanebunt rectis heredibus prefati Galfridi, ten^enn
dum de cajyitalibus domiinis fcodi illiusper servitia quce ad predictum
manerium et advocationem predictam pertinefrU in perpetuuioi.*' And
thei asked me of whom, and howe that I come of -eny such
persons named in the said fyne, and I said that I came of
Makelyn Wasteneys and Margaret, his wyfe, named in the said
fyne, that is to say, that I am doughter to Eoger, soil to William,
son to the said Maculine and Margaret. They examined me
whether any of the brethren of the said Maculine, that is to say,
John, Harry, or William had any issue on live, and I said nay, but

* It is plain that there is an error here, the remainders to three younger brothers,
John, Henry, and William having been omitted.

328 THE CHETWYND CHARTULAKY.

alle bin dead without issue, which is very trouth. Thei asked me
whether I was heir to Geoffrey Wastneys named in the seid fyne,
and I said, I am heir to the said Geofirey, for he was my grauud-
sire's graundsire. Thei asked me whether there was eny more
issue now on live that came of the said Makeline and Margaret
and I said nay, for I said if Alianore Harcourt, which was mine
aunt, that is to say my fader's sister had ben on live and overlived
me, she should enherite the said livelode by force of the said taill
made to Makelyn and Margaret, after me, but now she dede with-
out issue, there is no more issue now on live that come of the said
Makelyn and Margaret sauf onely I, wherefore thei said to me, that
I myght lawfully and conscieusly fiUe (selle ?) the reversion of the
said maner, in as much as I was the last of the entail and the fee
simple thereof was in me, whereupon my husband and I rered a
fine in the forme as I have said, and whereas Sir John Gresely,
knyght, seith, as I am enfourmed, that he shoulde be my next kyn
to enherite after me the said livelode. Between God and me I say,
as I shall answere afore the day of dome, I cannot, nor never
could wite or know, nor never heard by my fadern or other in no
manere wise, how or in what wise he should be kyn to me to
enherite in eny wyse the seid livelode save that it was seid that he
came from oon Sir Thomas Wastenesse, which Wastenesse was longe
afore the said old fyne arrered, but how or in what wise I was kyn
to that Wastenesse I cowde never here tell, and furthermore I sey
and afferme, that there is noone alive, that I know, or can here of,
that is or may be enheritable by any maner of fee taill specified or
comprised in the said old fine rered in the time of the said King
Edward the seconde. In witnesse whereof, to this present writyng
I have putt my seal.

The last will and testament of Sir Thomas Littleton, knyght. A.D.
1481. 21E. IV.

103. In the (name) of God amen. I, Thomas Lyttleton, knight,
one of the King's Justices of the Comon Place, make my testimont
and notifie my will as foUoweth : First I bequeath my soule to the
Almighty God, etc., and my body to be buryed in a tombe that I
lett make for mee on the south side of the Body of the Cathedrall
Church of the Monastery of our blessed Lady of Worcester, etc.
Item I give a C shillings p. annum to the Prior and Covent of the
said monastery, and to there successors, etc., to sing at the aulter

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halowed, etc., for the soules of my father and mother, and for the
soule of William Burley, my father*in- law, and for the soules of
Sir Philip Chetwynd, etc. Item, that my feoffees to myne use of
and in the halfe ridele (sic) of the manour of Baxterly and all other
lands and tenements in Baxterly and Benteley, co. Warwick, and
in Moseley, etc., in co. Worcester, make an estate unto Eichard
Littleton, my sonne, and to his heires, etc. Item, I will that the
same Richard, my sonne have the reversion of the maner of
Moulston, CO. Salop. Item, I will that Thomas Littleton my sonne
have the maner of Spechley, co. Worcester, and all other lands,
tenements, etc., that I have in Spechley, Cuddeley, Bradecote, and
White-Lady, Aston, etc., and all the lands and tenements in Wed-
disbury, co. Stafford. Item, I will that my wyfe have a bason of
silver in the middest whereof is her armes and mine, and an ewer
of silver, two great salt sellers with a kever, a standinge playn gilt
peece, vi bolls of silver, a staudyng peece with a cover, a flatt low
gilt peece with a cover, ij peeces of silver, one coveringe another,
a powder box of silver, a Pax borde, ij cruets, and a sacring bell
of silver. Item, that William Littleton, my sonne and heire shall
have a deepe washinge bason of silver, ij salt sellers with a cover
to one of them, with another peece all over gilt, with a cover, a low
peece of silver with a cover imbossed, with a dosen of my best
spones. Item, Richard Littleton, my sonne shall havci ij little salt
sellers of silver with a cover all over gilt, a standinge gilt nutt with
a cover, and a dosen of the seconde sorte of my silver spones. Item,
Thomas Littleton, my sonne, shall have ij salt sellers of silver with
one cover parcell gilt, a stftnding peece of silver gilt with a cover
parcell gilt, a boUe of silver embossed, with a dosen of my best
spones of the tliirde sort, etc. Item that my wyfe shall peaceable
enjoy the maner of Tixall dureing her life, etc. Item, I ordaine
and make William, Richard, ttnd Thomas my sonnes, etc., mine
executors, also I bequeath to dame Jane, my wife, xxli. in money
in recompense of a bason of silver which was sometimes Sir Philip
Chetwynd's, her husband, etc. Item, to the said dame Jane, my
wyfe, my best gowne, cloake, and Hoode. Item, to my daughter
Elen, my second best habit in like forme, also I bequeath to Alice,
my daughter, my third best habit in like forme, also I bequeath to
Thomas Littleton, my sonne, a little flat peece of silver, with a cover
all over gilt. Item, to Edward Littleton, my godson, a little
standinge Goblet with a kever all over gilt, etc. Written at
Frankley the xxijnd day of August A° Domini Mcccclxxxi.

330 THE CHETWYND CHAHTULARY.

Covenants upon the Tnarriage of William^ son of William Chetwynd'
and Elizabeth, daughter of Sir John Ferrers, knight, 5 H. VII.
1 June, 1490.
104. This eiidenture made the first day of June, the fythe yer
of the rayne of Kyng Henry the Sevynthe, betwene Dame Mawde,
late the wyfif of Sir John Ferrers, kt., on the one parte, and William
Chetwynd, of Ingestre, Squier, on the oder parte, wytnesseth that
the said parties byn fully condecended, agreed and acorded yn
forme ensuyng. " Furst the said William graunts by thes presentys
to the said Dame Mawde that William, sone and heir apparant of
the said William Chetwynd, shall wed and take to wyff Elizabeth^
daughter of the said Sir John and Mawde, by the Fest of Seint
Michell the arcangel next comyng, and yn like wyse the said
Dame Maude graunts by these presents to the said William Chet*
wynd, the father, that the said Elizabeth shall wed and take to
husband the said William the sone, by the said Feste, for the which
manage so to be hadd^ the said Maude graunts by these presents
to pay or do to be payd to the said William the fader a Cli. in
fourme folowyng, that is to say, at the day of the said mariage
hadde or befor 50/i., and at the Fest of the Annunciation of our
Lady then next folowyng xii/t. xs., at the Fest of Seint Michell
the arcangell then next foloyng xii/i. xs., and at the Fest of the
Annunciation of our Lady that shall be in the yer of bur Lorde
God Mcccclxxxxiii xiiK; xs., and at the Fest of Seint Michell the
B-rcangell then next folowyng xii/t. xs., and the said Mawde
graunts to beyr all maner costs and charges of the seid mariage or
manages yf it so fortune, except the arraiment of the said William,
the sone, and any of his oder brederyn yf cause so require. And
tlie said Dame Mawde graunts to fynde convenient vestur and
sustinaims to the said William, the sone, and Elizabeth, and ther
childer, or any of his, or any of his oder breder that shall
fortune to be maried to the said Elizabeth and ther childer
duryng the noneage of the said William, or duryng the noneage
of hym that shall fortune to be maried to the said Elizabeth :
if that the said William the sone, Elizabeth, and the oder
childer will be with her, and be governed by her. And the
said Dame Mawde graunts that she with twane oder sufficiant, shall
be bounden by ther obligation to the said William the father, yn a
Cli, to perfourme and fulfill all maner, covenaimts on her parte com-
prised in these presente endentures ; for the which the said William
the fader graunts by these presents to make or cause to be made to

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the said William his sone and Elizabeth then his wyfe withyn vi
weeks after the said manage a sufficient seuer and lawfnll astat, of
and yn the maner of Merydeyn yn the countie of. Warrick to the
yerely value of x marke over all charges, to have to them and to
the heirs of the body of the said William the sone by the said
Elizabeth lawfully begotyn, and for defaute of sych issue, the
remainder or revert thereof to the ryght heirs of the said William
the fader according to the old auncien enheritaunce thereof, or ellis
the said William the fader within vi weks after the said mariage
thereof shall enfeff fowre trends, that is to say, twaue of his, and
Oder twane of the said Dame Mawde, to have to the said feffes and
heirs to the use^ entent and behafte efforsaid : and over this, the said
William the fader gnlunts by these presents that within vi weks
after the dethe of Dame Jane littelton to make or cause to be made
to the said William his sone and Elizabeth then his wyfif a sufficient
seuer, and lawful astate of and yn the maner place of Grendon
within the countie of Wanick with other lands and tenements
within the said manur arid lordship, to therly value of xx marke,
over all chargesj to have to them yn maner and fourme offore
rehersyd, or ellis the said William the fader shall thereof make
astate to four frends yn fourmo affoursaid to the intont, use and
behofe afore specified : and this done, then the said William thd
fader shall entur, have, and enjoy the said maner of Merydyu, and
to be made seur thereofif dischargyd of the forsaid junctur, and the
said William the fader, graunts that yf the said William his sone
dye before carnall copulation hadd b^twene hym and the said
Elizabeth, that then Philip nowe his second sone shall wed and
take to wyft* the said Elizabeth, and yf the said Philip dye before
carnall copulation hadde betwene hym and the said Elizabeth, that
then Thomas nowe yongest sone to the said William the fader shall
wed and take to wyff the said Elizabeth and the said William the
fader shall make lyke astate of and yn the lands aforesaid at the
tymys aforesaid to any of his said sones that shall fortune to be
maried to the said Elizabeth as ys afor rehersyd, or ellis thereoff to
enfeff iiii frends to their use and behove yn maner and fourme
aforesaid, and yf the said Elizabeth dye before carnall copulation
hadd betwene her and any of the said sones of the said William
the fader, that then the said William the fader graunts by these
presents to repay to the said Dame Mawde or to her assignea the
said Cli. at such days and tymes as he hathe and shall receyve it,
and if it happen the said William the sone, Philip and Thomas to

332 THE CHETWYND CHARTULAJiy.

dye or any of them have carnall copulation with the said Elizabeth,
that then the said William the father shall chose whedder he will
make and perfourrae the forsaid juncture yn fourme afore rehersyd,
or ellis to repay the said cK, to the said dame Maude, and yf the
said William chose to repay the said cZt. and fynde sufficient
sewerte to make payment thereof, at sych tymys and tcrmys as
he receyvid it, that then the said William to entire ynto his said
londes, and to be made suer of them dischargid of the said juncters,
and the said William the fader graunts by these presents that all
his maners, londs, tenements, rents, reversions, and services, and all
oder hereditaments that he hath or hereafter shall by ryghte, title,
discent, or oderwise of or by any meane of his auncetters or any of
them, shall ymediately after his disces, decend, revert, remayn, and
come to the said William the sone, Phelip, or Thomas that then
shall fortune to be his heir, acordyng to the old auncetrell enheri-
towns thereof, except all his land and tenements within the town
of Stafford, wiche must decend to the yongest sone according to the
custom thereof. Provided alwey that the said William the fader
be at liberte to make or cause to be made, astate to wyfif or wyves
for terme of their lyfif, or ly vys only, of and yn all his londs, and
tenements yn Ruge, Ingestre, Mutton, Rewle, and Grotwych,
within the county of Stafford, to have to the said wyff or wyves for
terme of ther lyves only, in the name of all their juncters and
dower, and that the said William the fader be at liberte to graunt
an annuete to the yerly value of x marke owte of the seid londs and
tenements to his younger sons to have to them for terme of their
lyffes only, and yf the said WOliam the fader hereafter will dwell
at the said maner of Grendon, that then uppon a twelvemonths
wamyng to the said William the sone, Phelip or Thomas, or his
tenaunt then ther dwellyng to avoyde and suffre the said William
the fader to dwell there, and that then the said William the sone,
Phelip, or Thomas to dwell at the said maner of Ingestre. And
the said William the fader, with ij oder suflBcient suertes wyth
hym shal be boundyn by their obligation yn the sum of CC/i, to the
said Dame Mawd to perfourme and kepe all maner covenaunts
comprised in these present endentures. And the said WUliam the
fader shall apparell the said William the sone convenyantly for hys
degree the said day of mariage at hys propyr costs and charges. To
all wich covenaunts, well and truly to be perfourmed, the parties
abovesaid have enterchaungeable to these presents put to their
sealis. Goven the day and year abovesaid.

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A feoffmeTit made to William Chetivynd, of IngestrCy esquire, avid
Mizaheth, his vdfe, according to the covenarvts aforesaid, 6 H,
VIL

105. Sciant, etc., quod nos Walterus GrifiSth miles, Johannes
Ferrers, miles, Ranulphus Egerton de Bettelej', Willielmus Egerton
de Walgrange, etc., tradidimus,dimi8imus, etc.,Willielmo Chetwynd
de Ingestre, armigero, et Elizabethae uxori suae manerium nostrum
de Merydene in Comitatu Warrick, etc,, Datum anno VI*^ Henrici
septimi

The entent of this feoffament and seison delivered accordyng to
the same, ys this, that William Chetwynd the son, and Elizabeth
his wyff named in the dede of feoffament to the which this ys
annexed shall have, occupie, and enjoy the maner of Meryden,
oderwas called Alspath, etc., co. Warrick, to the yerely value of
X marc, etc., and herafter when hit happeneth Dame Jane Littleton
to decesse, and the said William Chetwynd the fader hath made an
astate of the maner of Grendon in the said counte of Warrick, etc.,
to the yerely value of xx marc, and delyvered seisin of the same
unto William his sone, and Elizabeth wyflf of the said William,
accordyng to an article specified yn a peir of endentures of the
mariage of the said William Chetwynd the sone and Elizabeth his
wyff, then the astate and ly vere seison of the maner of Meryden and
oder lands and tenements ther, be voide and of none effect.

Petition to the King and CaicTicil, of Alice, widow of William Chete-
wynd, Esq., complaining that her husband had been feloniously
slain by the procurement of Sir Humphrey Stanley, s.d.*

106. To theT Kyng ouer Soyerain Lord, lanientably and most
piteously compleyneth to your Highness, Alys, late the wyflf of
William Chetwynde, Squyer, whyle he lyvyd your true sojet and
servaunte and one of the gentlylmen usshers of your chamber,
that where your sayd servaunt beying in Godd's peace and yours
Sovereygn Lord, the friday at nyght next before the Fest of Sent
John Baptist last past, a counterffet letter was then directed in the
name of Eandolf Brertun, Squyer, unto your sayd late servante,
specyably dysyryng hym by the same to mete with hym at Stafford
at V of the clock the next morning after, whereapon your said
late servaunt thynkyng the sayd letter to have byn good and true,

* The date must be ^494, for the petition states that Sir Humphrey was Sheriff
of the county, and he served that office in 9 H. YIJ.

334 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

where in troth no such was made nor directyd from the said
Eandolf, but was feyned and craftly by the ungoodly dispocyon of
Sir Humfrey Stanley, on of the kniglits of your Body, counterfete,
dressyt hynself, beying accompanyed bot with ij of his servaunts,
and his owne son, toward Stafford aforsayd, and as he was goyng
on his fote the next wey thederward in your highwey upon an
heth calyt Tyxall Heth, then and ther issuyd out of a schep cote
and a depe pyt upon the same heth, Godfrey Holfurd, Eychard
Mylington, John Wihystyrfyld, Eobert Sheppard, William Dune,
Thorston Stale, Eychard Fletcher, houshold servaunts of the said Sir
Humfrey Stanley, accompanyed with many other evyll dyspossyt
persons to the number of xx persons and above on horsbak areyed
after the forme of werr, that is to say, [with] bregendyns, cotts of
ffenns, xij bowys, with there arowes, viii sperrs, with other wepons,
by the commaundement and abetment of the said Sir UmflFrey
forthought ayens your pease and lawis, Sovereygn Lord, with
schowtts and cryis, fersly assautun your sayd late servaunte, saying
all with on voyse, upon the horysson he schall dye, and there wyth
summe of them scott at hym, and strake him with an arowe, and
some ran at hym with spers, and summe strake hym with swerdds,
and kny vis in such wyse, as that they kyld hym then and there
owt off hand, and wyle the sayd misdoers were doying the sayd
mischevous deed, the said Sir Umfrey accompanyd with xxiiij
persons and above came rydyng for bye the sayd place, saying that
he had byn there to hunt a dere, where no dere was seyn there
xl yers byfore, and so it is, moost gracyous Sovereygn Lord, that
the said mychevous persons, not content with ther sayd unhappy
and imnaturall dede, but immedeatly after the said mordur, at
Lycheffyld and other plassys made there avaunt thereof every of
them reckenyng the stroks and wondes that they had givyn to
your sayd late servaunte. And also Sovereygn Lord, dy vers of the
said mysdoers syth the sayd murder, have dayly waytid upon the
said Sir Humfrey and do hym servyce to the moost perlous and yll
exsample of all lyke oflFenders, and as well for that the said Sir
Umfrey beryng hym bold, for that he is gret in your favour,
Sovereygn lord, and for everything that he doth he speketh alwey
in your name, as for that he is* schreve of your schere of Stafford,
where the sayd murder was comytted and done, and by reason
thereof hath he gret rule and might of the same shere, your said
Oratrice for punishment and revenging of the premissys accordyng

* A^ 9 H. VII.

THE CHETWYND CHAKTULARY. 335

to the curse of your laws can have no remedy withowte your most
gracyous favour in that behalfe had. In tender consideratyon
whereof, that it may please your Highness of your moost habundant
grace, pece, and blessyt dyssposycyon to comaund the sayd Sir
Humf rey beying dayly in your presens to answer to the premissys,
and to command hym also to bryng hi3 sayd servaunts byfifore
your Highness to answer to the same and over that to punwysch
them accordyng to ther demerets in example of all ly k abbomynable
murderers. And your sayd Oratrys schall dayly pray to God for
the long preservation of your moost royall estate.

Inquisiiion on the death of Joan Littleton, widow, formerly wife to
Sir Philip Ghetvyynd, 21 H. VII. 8 March, 1506.

107. Inquisitio indentata capta apud StafiTorde viii** die mensis
Martii anno R. R. Henrici septimi vicesimo primo, coram Thoma
Wildecote, Escaetore domini Regis in Comitatu Stafford, virtute
brevis dicti domini Regis de " diem clausit extremum " post
mortem Johannae Litilton viduaB, uuper uxoris Philippi Chetwynd
militis, eidem eschaetoii directi, etc,, per sacramentum Ricardi
Aston senioris, armigeri, Roberti Wfcitgreve generosi, etc., qui
dicunt, etc., quod predicta Johanna fuit seisita de xx burgagiis,
quadraginta mesuagiis, mille acris terrae, trecentis acris prati, mille
acris pasturse, quater centum acris bosci, et octo solidatis capitalis
redditfts cum pertinentiis in Stafibrd, Forbrige, TiUyngton, Merston,
Ingestre, Mutton, Brereton, Rule, Rugge, Kebylston, Crokesden et
Grotewich, (in) dominico suo ut de libero tenemento suo, die quo
obiit, reversione inde post ejus mortem spectante WiUielmo Chet-
wynd, armigero, consanguineo et heredi dicti Philippi Chetwynd
militis quondam viri dictae Johanniu, et dicunt quod omnia mes-
suagia, etc., in Stafford, Porbrige, Ingestre, Tillington, Mitton,
Rule, Rugge, et Gretewyche teiientur de Edwardo Duce Bukingham
ac Comite Stafford per fidelitatem et redditum quindecim solidorum
per annum pro omnibus serviciis,* et similiter dicunt, quod dicta
terras et teuementa in Merston, tenentur de Priore de Shene, etc.,
et etiam dicunt quod messuagia, etc., in Brereton tenentur de
Galfrido Episcopo Coventriaj et Lichfeldise. Xecnon juratores
predicti dicunt [quod] manerium de Kebylston tenebatur de pre-
dicta Johanna et modo tenebatur de predicto Willielmo Chetwynd,

* The military service and homage had been evidently commuted. This had
become a very general custom at this period.

336 THE CHETWYND CHARTULARY.

per servitium militare, et redditum quatuor solidorum per annunu
Et etiam dicunt quod Abbas de Crokesden tenet de prefato Wil-
lielmo certa terras et tenementa et reddit per annum quatuor
solidos, et decern denarios, pro omnibus servitiis, etc. Et ulterius
dicunt quod predicta Johanna non habuit neque tenuit aliqua alia
sive plura maneria, messuagia, terras, sive tenementa in dominico
nee in servitio in dicto Comitatu Stafford, die quo obiit. Et
similiter dicunt quod predicta Johanna obiit vicessimo die Martii
anno R E. predicti xx®, post cujus mortem omnia predicta maneria,
etc., remanent prefato Willelmo Chetwynd ut consanguineo et
proximo heredi dicti Philippi Chetwynd militis nuper viri dictae
Johannae, qui quidem Willielmus est aetatis viginti et septem
annorum et amplius, dicto die quo predicta Johanna obiit. In
cujus rei testimonium Juratores predicti huic Inquisitioni inden-
tatse sigilla su$ apposuerunt. Datum ut supra.

Finis.

INDEX.

VOL. XII., PAKT I.

Abbotesbromleye, see Broxnleje.

Achehurst (Ashenhunt), Wm. de, 171.

Acton, 194, 222, 227, 233.

Acton, near Bedenhale, 6.

Aoqnjlate, 199.

Adames, of Stretton, Wm., 171.

Adorns, Wm., 210.

Adbaston, 19, 34, 65.

Adbrjgbton, Wm. de, 132.

Agnes, w. of, 182.

Adoocke, Thos., 226.

Adderley, Ralph, 232.

Adekyns, of Honeswortb, Hj. de, 81.

Jobn, s. of, 81.

Adgaresleye, 8, 58, 118, 119, 133, 140.
Admundeston (Admaston), 91, 93, 95.

John de, 167.

Adjs, John, 101.

Alice, w. of, 101.

Agard, Clem., 197, 233, 234.

Nic, 202, 209.

Eleanor, w. of Clem., 233,

234.
Agarde, Thos., 192.

Francis, 227.

Agincourt, Battle of, 264.
Alblastor, Adam le, 107.

Eliz. w. of, 107.

Albo Monasterio, Wm. de, 274.

Alcmunton, 153.

Aldegaresleje, 41.

Aldelime, Thos. de, 286.

Aldermede, 178, 182.

Aldershawe, 202.

Alderwas, 189.

Aldewarke, in co. York, 188.

Aldidelega, see Audley.

Aldridge, 22, 91, 151, 177, 180, 198,

200, 204, 221, 238.

Church of, 38.

Wm. de, 14.

of Frodeleye, Wm. de, 161.

Alecton, Robt. de, 281.

Alen Clerk, Thos., 217, 223, 226, 227.

Marg., w. of,

217.
Alerley, Phil, de, 80.
Wm., 8. of, 29.

Aleyn,John, 183,217.

Ethel, 195.

Christ., 195.

Kt., Christr., 216.

Ethel, w. of,

2 J 6.
Aleyn, Nic, 144.

of Wodnesbury, Hugh, 10.

Phil., s. of, 10.

of Abbotesbromleye, Adam,

154.

Aleyn, of Abbotesbremleye, Adam,

Wm., B. of, 154.
AUershawe, Hugh de, 34.

Sim., b. of, 34.

Allerwas, Nic. de, 5.

Allerwich, see Aldridge.

Allesfeld, see Alstonfield.

Almore, Robt. de, 23.

Almyngton, 184, 194.

Alret, of at. Wirley, John de, 173.

Sib., d.

of, 173.
Alrewas, 112, 120, 127, 141, 142, 160,

161, 191, 205.

Nic. de, 14, 112, 141, 161.

John de, 31, 40, 86, 100, 101,

103, 105, 107, 112, 120, 141.

Alian, w. of, 31, 101,

106.

Alrewych, see Aldridge.
Alspatli (now Meriden), 264, 322,

333.
Alstanefeld, see Alstonesfeld.
Alston, 254, and see Alvredeston.
Alstonesfeld, 3, 12, 22, 27, 35, 40, 71,

81,82,91,93,181,228.
Alven, Thos., 202.
Alveton, 120.
Alvredeston, Nic. de, 273.
Ambelcote, 28, 34, 189.
Ambrinton, Hy. de, 279.

Nic. de, 279.

Amerel, of Tuttebury, Thos., 111.
'- — Agnes, w. of,

111.
Amerton, 208, and see Ambrinton and

Almyngton.
Anneford Laur., de, 57.
Isa., d. of, 67,

z 2

IV,

INDEX.

Annesley, 194, 223, 226, 228.

Bjddyngjns in, 228.

Anysley, see Aniieslej.
Anjsou, John, 38.

John, 8. of, 38.

Apeton, 243, 244, 245, 253, 273, 27fi,

277, 278.
Arblaster, Adam le, 48, 91, 139, 147,

152, 158, 173.

Eliz., w. of, 152, 173.

bailiff, Adam le, 99.

Bishop's baiUff, Adam, 129.

Thos., 210, 314.

Rob., 210.

Geo., 210.

John, 210.

Mic, 210.

Archer, G-eof . le, 84.

John le, 97.

Nic. le, 99.

Arderne, Chiy., Ralph de, 25.

Thoe. de, 33, 64, 121.

Robt. de, 64.

of Yoxhale, Ralph de, 84, 89.

Joan, f ., w. of,

84, 89.

John de, 86, 96.

Arkel, Ric, 162.
Arley, 180, 188, 316.
Armagh, Nic, Archbis. of, 279.
Arm,ytage, 209, and see Ermytage.
Amewey, John, 223.
Arnold, ThoB., 178.

Marg., w. of, 178.

Artindell, Thos., Earl of, 181.
Arm., Thos., 185.

Ashbourne, see Asshebume.
Ashby, see Asshely.
Aslacton, 136.

John de, 136.

Kt., Sir Reg. de, 136.

^^^^ ' John, 8. of.

136.

the pars., John de, 136.

Aspelej, 232.
Assewall, Hj. de, 25.
Asshe, Qeof. Atte, 23.

Adam Atte, 103.

- John, 8. of, 103.

John, 205.

Cecil, w. of, 205.

Asshebume, 40, 44.

Walt, de, 39.

Wm., 8. of, 39.

John, 8., Wm., s. of, 39.

Mat., w., John, s.,

Wm., 8. of, 39.
Aflsheby, Hugh de, 295, 301, 302.

" Joan, w. of, 301, 302.

Asshelej, in co. Staff., 181, 186.
Ric, 238.

Asheley, Geo., 238.

Nic, 263.

Asshemeresbrok, 91.
Asshemore, 211, 231.
Asbhewode liaje, of, 77.
Asteleye, Thos. de, 22, 153, 190.

John, b. of, 153.

Asterhull, Johnde, 63.
Astley, Gilbt., 224.

Thos., 205, 206.

of Patshull, Thoe., 205.

Bliz., d. of, 205,

and see Asteleje.
Aston, 179, 181, 188, 201, 20i, 226,

238, 3i9.

in Hales, 239.

in CO. Northn., 165.

Qt., 5.

Little, 151, 224.

near Stone, 42, 91, 202, 225.

Thos. de, 5, 186.

John, 8. of, 5.

Bridget, vr. of, 186.

Rog. de, 5, 86, 103, 119, 154,

286, 287, 314.
' John, fath. of, 154.

Rog., 8. of, 86.

Ric, son of, 103.

Hugh de, 14, 45, 57, 63, 102,

114, 120, 127, 133, 144, 151, 154,
157, 165.

— Marg«, d. of, 151.

Felic, f. w. of, 22, 57,

63.

Rog,, b. of, 151.

Kt., John de, 54,

Johnde, 61, 151, 204, 214,221,

226, 234, 306, 307.

Hugh, 8. of, 151.

of Elmhurst, Wm. de, 91.

Sarra, d. of, 91.

Chiv., John de, 119.

Robt. de, 143, 146, 147, 234.

Chiv., Rog. de, 150, 154, 257,

258.

Isa, wid. of,

257, 258.

Coroner, Robt. de, 162.

Kt., Edward, 203, 216, 237.

otherwise Astole, Edw., 235.

Kt., Walt. 8. and h. Edw.,

237.
237.
257.

Eliz., w. of.

Thos., 8. and h^ Sir Jtog. de,
Leon, 237,

Astonfelde, 200.
Astwelie, 153.
Astwyke, Rog. de, 60.
ABtTn,Ja9. 222.

INDEX.

Atkjnes, Thos., 227, 230.

' Anne, "wr. of, 230.

Attolbergh, Hugh de, 164.

Wm., 8. of, 164.

Tho8., B. of, 164.

John, 8. of, 164.

Atterberge, of Uonesworth, Hugh de,

88,97.

Tho8., 8. of, 88,

238, 239.

Earl of Glou., Hugh de, 9.

Jas. de, 9. 18, 28, 69, 77, 86,

96, 117, 121, 123, 141.

Nio. 8. of, 121, 123.

Chiv., Jb8. de, 46, 56.

Marg., f. w. Ja8. de, 141.

-^— ^— of Helegh, Chir., Jas. de, 95.

Kt., Jas. de, 100, 139.

Jas. de, 150, 166.

Nio. de, 166.

Nic, 8. and h. of, 166.

Kt., Geo., 213.

Hy., 213. 274, 275.

Eliz., w. of, 213.

— — — — Adam de, 245.

Wm. de, 274, 275, 276.

Audlej, tee Audele.
Aust, John de, 25, 34, 40.

Sib. de, 40.

-^ Pba. de, 40.

of Swjmfen, John de, 142.

_ John, 8. of,

142.
Austjn, Ric, 161.
Arenel, of Haddon, Wm., 58.

Avicial co. h.

Eliz. J of, 58.

Avery, John, 104.
Ayleston, in co. Leic, 109.
Aylleston, 116.

Babyngton, Arm. Thos., 178, 179,
197.

'- Kt., Anth., 185, 219, 231,232.

Hump., 187.

Alian., w. of, 187.

Elizh., w. Thomas., 197.

John, 232.

— ^^ Math., 8. and h. Anth., 232.
Bache, of Wonynton, Thos. del., 21.

Eog. del, 21, 119.

John, 48.

Ralph del, 148.

Sim. del, 148.

Bachecote, John, 302.
Eliz., w. of, 302.

Bacon, Ric, 159.

Baddmleye, of Coton, Peter de, 98.

Baddeleye, 69.

Baddesleye, Hy. de, 92.

Baddylegh, jun., Wm. de., 37.

Robt., 8. of, 37.

del, Ryngeye, of Chetilton,

Nic. de, 37.

Wm., 8.

of, 87.

Robt. de, 69.
Thos. de, 69.

Badeley, John, 225, 236.

-^— Agnes, w. of, 225.

Baflbrd, Thos., 201.
Bagard, Ric, 77.

Marg., w. ofi 77.

Bagenall, Nic, 224.

Ellen, w. of, 224.

Bagenhold, 38, 47, 56, 76.

Mert. de, 4.

Ralph de, 9, 18.

Wm., 8. of, 9, 18.

56.

Gcof. de, 88, 46, 47, 56.
Ela, f. w. of, 38, 47,

Marg., d. of, 46, 56,
Eva, d. of, 46, 56.

71.

Bert, de, 54, 66, 89, 127.
Wm. de, 56.
of On* cote, Wm. de, 78.
Agnes, f . w. of,

Baginholt (Bagnall), see Bagenhold.
Bagnall, 181, and tee Bagenhold and

Bakenold.
Bagnold, 232, and see Bagenhold.
Bagshawe, Nic, 212.
Baingnell, Rog. de, 180.
Baker, Marg., 201.
Bakenold, Rog. 207.

Wm., 207.

Agnes, d., 207.

Baldewyn, of Salop, John, 34, 65, 87,

96.
Isa., f. w. of 34,

65.

John, 8. of, 34,

87, 96.
Baldwyn, John, 65.

John, 8. of, 65.

Bali, Triviat, 139.
Balkyn, Jas., 223.

Thos., 223.

Ball, John, 199.

Balle, of Stafford, Wm., 6.

Let., "w. of, 5.

Blorton, Robt., 83, 86.
Hugh, 146.

BaJterleye, 77, 110, 129, 209, 211, 213,
215, 220, 228.

VI.

INDEX.

Balterleye, Man. of, 228.
Baljoorbey, 139.
Bamton, Paul de, 139.

John, B. of, 139,

Ban, Bog., 227.

Alice, w. of, 227.

Banastra, Phil., 40.

Eog. B. of, 40.

Wm., 60, 109.

Bagod, see Bagot.
Bagot, ChiT., John, 42.

Hen., 38, 246.

Ralph, 102, 124, 167.

Isa., w. of, ^67.

— ^— Adam, 118.

Bog., 119.

John, 120, 246, 254.

Sim., 144, 246.

Hugh, 8. of.

of Brujnton, ThoB., 161.

Hide, Wm., 246.

Her., b. of, 246.

Wm., 276, 278.

Banecroft, B j. de, 48.

Ric. de, 41.

Barat, Adam, 75.

of Walker, in Northumberland,
Adam, 76.

Barbor, Rio., 206.
Barbur, see Barbor.
Barinton, Phil., de, 286, 287.
BarkeBwiche, 194.

BameTille, Robt. le, 81.
Joan, f. w., 81.

— — Ric, 8., 81.

' Joan, d., 81.

Bamhurst, Chap., Robt. de, 165.
Barnthurst, Chap., Robt. de, 156.
Robt., 106.

Baron, Rog., 64, and see Baroun.
Bamelej, Wm., 207.

Marg., w., 207.

Bardemore, Thos., 227.
Baroun, Adam, 36.

Rog., 54.

Wm., 104.

Barr, see Barre.

Barre, 177, 180, 221, 314.

Barre, Perry, 46, 77, 81, 97, 187, 219.

Barre Parva, John de, 88, 97.

John, 8. of, 88, 97.

25.

Little, 79, 88, 177, 183.

Gt., 19, 37, 38, 41, 46, 46, 101,

112, 151, 172, 180, 183, 235, 236,

238, 313.

of Blithebury, John de, 22.

Joan, f. w. of, 22.

Thomas, s. of 22.

Barre, John de, 25, 79.

Johu, 8. of, 25.

Marg., f. w. of, 26.

Felice de, 45, 46.

Robt. de, 46.

Isa., d. of, 46.

Geof., 8., John de, 79.

Wm., b. of, 79.

— Marg., 8. of, 79.

Barrett, John, 234.

Marg., w. of, 234.

Bartomlej, 228.

Barton, 183, 186, 201, 210, 212, 233,

23 k
^— under Nedewood, 208.
Barwycke, Hy., 205.
Barynton, Chir., Thos. de, 29.
Basewynthorp (co. Lincoln), 146.
Basset, Ralph, 6, 21, 55, 82, 147.

— — Ralph, 8. of, 21.

Rog., 4*, 56.

Sib., f. w., 44.

Thos., 58, 217.

John, 8. of, 58.

^^—— Sim., 68.

Wm., 75.

Orabel, 115.

Reg., 8. of, 116.

RogM ■• *"d h., Reg., 8.

of, 115.

Lord of Drayton, Ralph, 50.

pan. of the Ch. of Druyemers-

ton, Rog., 154.

Marg., 178.

John, 300.

of Chedle, Ralph, 14.

— ^-— Ralph, 8. of 14.

Joan, w. of 14.

Ric, 14.

of Drayton, Ralph, 20, 21, 23,

24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 49, 54, 126,
25 L.

Joan, f. w. of.

20, 21) 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31, 49.

Ralph, 8. of, 23,

24, 26, 27, 28, 60.

Ralph, 8.,

Ralph, 6. of, 23, 24, 26, 28, 50.

Chiv., Ralph, 148, 151.

— ^— of Lychefelde, £dm., 21.

~ of Weldone, Ralph, 61, 84.

Ralph, 8., 84.

of.Bromwych, Rog., 73.

Ric, 8. of, 73.

Bateman, John, 213.

' Joan, w. of, 213.

Bath, John, Earl of, 19H.
Batterley, 220.
Batteshasele, 56.
Bawderycke, John, 203.
Marg., w. of, 203.

INDEX.

Vll.

Baxter, Bobt., 164.

Thofl., 213.

Ralph, 213.

Joan, "w. of, 213.

Baxterlej, 329.

Bajonue, 262.

Sir Phil. Cbetwynd, Major of

the citj of, 317.
Beamhurst, 178, 182, 190.
Beauchamp, £arl of Warwick, Thos.,

21, 23, 24.

Aylmer de, 30, 33.

•^— Patron, f . w. of, 30.

Rio., 83.

Petron, 33.

ChiT., Giles de, 136, 138.

Beauchamp, Kt., John, 314.
Beaufitz, de Eeljngworth, John, 323.
BeaumarrejB, Rog. de. 166.

"— Agnes, "w. of, 166.

Beauchamp, of Holt, John, 169.
BeaumjB, Robt. de, 122.

Agnes, d. and h. of, 122.

Beavdesert, 194.

Bee, Qeof., del, 275.

Beck, B. of Ric. de Drajcote, Robt. de,

81,82.
* — ^— Robt. s.^

81.

Nic, s.

Robt., s., 81, and see Beka, Bee, and

Beek.
Bek, Robt. de, 246.
Bedcott, 187.

Bedelf (Biddulph), 149, 156, 181.
Beche, Wui. de, 273.

Hy., B. of, 273.

Befcote, »ee Beofcote.
Bvdenhale, Hugh de, 181.

Agnes, w. of, 131*

Nic, B. of, 131.

Beeche, 233.

Beek, of Tene, St., Robt. de, 149.

Nic*, s.

of, 149.

Robt. de, 149.

Marg. de, 153.

Beek, pars, of the Ch. of Chedele, Ric.

de, 51, 114.

the younger, Robt. le, 54, 6 1 .

Mar., f . w. of,

54,61.

Kt., Nic. de, 81.

Belamy, of Wodenesfeld, Wm., 132.

John, s., 13 i.

John, 8. and h.,

John, 8. 132.
Belinttona, Ric. de, 273.
Benet, of Boterdon, Wm., 66,122.
" ' s., 66.
Thos., 114.

Belem, for. pars, of the Ch. of Ham-
bury, Wm. de, 59.

Bellington, 2:24, and see Bilinton.

Benetleye, the elder, John de, 14.

Beat., €. w. of,

14.

Benhale, Chiy., Robt. de, 9.

Robt. de, 110, 159.

— Era., w.of, 110, 159.

Benham, Thos. de, 20.

Sarra, f . v. of, 20.

Benteleye, 9, 10, 14, 17, 196, 218, 224,
329

John de, 9, 10, 17, 138, 164.

Beat., f. w. of, 17.

— — John, 8. of, 9. 10.

Wm., 8. of, 138, 164.

Wm. de, 9, 10, 123.

John, s. of, 9, 10.

Adam de, 146.
Ric. de, 151.

Bentley, see Benteleye and Benetleye.
Benton, in co. Northd., Q-t., 61*

Gt., 76, 78, 87.

Beofcote, 24, HI.
Berdemore, Thos., 222.
Bereford, Ric. de, 17.

Adam de, 17.

Edm. de, 49. 101, 141..

Hump., 122.

Baldewyne de, 162.

Beresford, Adam de, 12, 17, 254.

— ^— John, 8. of, 17.

Beat., f. "w. of, 12.

Thos., s. of, 17.

John de, 12, 17.
Beat, de, 17.

of Leek, Wm., 25.

Doro., 127.

Hump., 197.

Denis., 197, and see Bereford.

Berihull, 3.

Berkeley, Kt., Wm., 177
Berkeleye, Thos. de, 19, 60.
Berkeswall, 264.
Berkeswelle, 322.
Berlaston, 99.
Berleston, 84, 98, 118.
Beimyngham, xe^ Burmyngham.
Beroun (B^ron) John, 76.

Jas., 76.

Geof., 76.

Berston, 181.

Berye, John, 225.

Bervhill, 200, 209, and see Berihull.

Bescote, IH, 189.

of Lek, Wm. de, 65.

Bettecote, 150.

Betteley, 191, 198, 206, 211, 213, 21.K

Betynnson, Thos., 238.

Beyk of Swynnerton, Hy. de, 85.

VllL

INDEX.

Beyk of Swjnnerton, Adam, s. of, 85.
Bejsyn, Chir. Walt, de, 86, 41, 50,
63.

Alice, f . w. of,

86, 41, 50, 68.

pan. of the Church of Asshe-

leye, John de, 34.

Walt, de, 45, 126.

ChiT., Thos. de, 63.

Johnde, 85.

Bidulf, Eog. de, 258.

John de, 258, and »ee By-

dulphe.

Bikeford, John de, 167.
Bilinton, 70, 206.

Wm. de, 70.

Billingesley, see Billyngsleye.
Billyngsleye, 85, 139.

Ric, 200, 2] 9, 225.

Alice, w. of, 200.

Wm., 8. of, 225.

Biran, Wm., 274.
Birmyngham, 9ee Bwrmyngham.
Biroun, Geof., 38.

Jas., 8. of, 38.

Bisshebury, 11. 36, 122, 153, 163, 222.
ChiT. Hy. de, 10, 42, 53, fi7.

" Amice, w. of,

10, 42, 53.

Kt. Hy. de, 14.

John de, 26.

- Ralph de, 36, 122, 148, 1S3,

163.

Hy., 8. of, 122, 163.
Hugh, 8. of, 148, 158.

Hy. de, 148, 153.

Bisshopes OfFeleye^ 11, 18.
Bisshopeston (Bishton), 83.

Hugh de, 83.

Bitterscote, 183, 184, 185.
Blakelowe, 202, 225, 226, 238.
Blakelowe, John de, 130.
Blakenoll, 208.
Blaklo, 233.
Bleseed, Bog., 120.
Blithebunr, 8, 183, 192, 206, 218.
Blithefeid, 5, 8, 21, 91.

near Neuton, 139.

— — Newton, near, 216.

Ric. de, 7, 126.

Hy., 8. of, 126.

John, 8. of, 7.

Jas. de, 7.

Thos. de, 91, 95.

Ric , 8. of, 91. 95.

John de, 93. 95.

Blore, 194, 203.

Bloretou, 210.

Blorton, John de, 46, 56, 127.

pars, of the Ch. of Swynnerton,

Wm. de, 46, 47, 56.

Blorton^rs. of the Ch. of Swynner-
ton, Wm. de, Adam, b. of, 46, 56.
Blount, Step, de, 21.

Tho8., 188.

Anne, w., 188.

Geo., 216, 226, 228.

Ric, 179.

John le, 23, 28, 31, 188, 198.

of Tamworth, John le, 67.

— _ John, 8. of, 67.

Agne8, w. John,

8. of, 67.

- Sodynton, John le, 67.

Mountjoye, Knt. Wm.,

181, 184.

Lord Mountjoye, Jas., 232,

283.

155.

Chi7. Hugh le, 155.
' Hugh, 8. of.

Hugh, 8. of, 155.

Hugh, 8. of

-- Marg., w. Hugh,

8. of, 155.

Arm, Wm., 214.

^^— Frances, w. of.

214.

Blower, 210, 224.
Bloxswych, tee Bloxwiche.
Bloxwiche, 184, 218.

Little, 218.

Bloxwych, Gt., 172.
Blumenhull (BlymhiU), 132, 163.

Weston, near, 166.

Mershton, near, 167.

Blundel, PhU., 136, 144.

Joan, w. of, 136. 144.

Blunt, Kt. Jas., 197.
Blurton, Ric, 237.
Blymhill, see Blumenhale.
Bobynton, 77, 103.

' i^r m de 54
Bobyngton, 153, 189, 192, 195, 221.
Bodenham, Rog. de, 20.
Boffry, John, 156.
Boghey, of Staff., John, 263.
Bohun, lale Earl of Hereford and

Essex, John de, 50.

Marg., d. of, 50. .

Hump, de, 137.

Boilleston, 128.
Bokeley, Thos., 213.
Bolde, Rog. de, 300.

Hugh del, 87, 94.

PhU., 206, 224.

Bole, Ric. le, 35.

— — Joan, w. of, 35.

Bolnehull (BonehiU), 20, 21, 24.
Bonde, Sim., 25.

of Wednesbury, John, 171.

Bondende, 194.

INDEX.

IX.

Bonehill, gee BolnehuU.
Bonel, 185.
Boner, Bobt., 5.
Boone, £dw., 224.
Boresvey, Yto de, 161.
Borowston, tee Bunton.
BoBon, John, 27.

John, k. and h. of, 27.

Boteler, the elder, CliiT. Wm le,

121.

Arm. Tho8„ 185.

Botelerie, Hog. de la, 21, 24.
Boteler, John, 822, 323.

de CoTjntre, Hy., 823.

Botelerye, John de la, 8.

Boteller. Chiy. fialph le, 53, 60.

— — ■— ^— Uaw., w. of, 53,

60.
of Wemme, Chir. Wm. le, ^9,

81.
Boterdon, Step, de, 46.

66.

Grendon, near, 116.

(Butterton on the Moors), 122.

Boterton, 98.

Botetourt, Chiy. John, 103, 157.

— ^— John de, 105.

Bothe, Wm., 232.

BotUer, Balph le, 22, 97, 108.

HawiBe, f. w. of, 97,

108.

BAlph, k. and h. of, 22.

of London, Chiv. Nic, 87.

Botiller of Wemme, Wm. le, 164.
Botte of Denstone, John, 42.
Botteslowe, Wm. de, 146.
Botynton, 136, 137.
Boughton, Wm., 185.
Bourchiers, Wm., 310.

Anne, Counts. Staff.,

V. of, 310.
Bourgh, Wm. del, 57.

Wm., 0. of, 57.

Bourton, near Stafford, 116.
Bouweles of Rushale, Wm. de, 57.

Wm., B. of, 57.

Bowelles Felde, 204.
Boweman, Bie. le, 93.

Ric, B. of, 93.

Bowed, John, 224.

Anne, w. of, 224.

Bowles, see Bouweles.

Bowryng, Edw., 197.

_— Anne, w. of, 197.

Bowyrs, 181.

Boylston, John, 233.

Boydell, Geof ., 258.

aalf., 304.

Bozon of £dnesoyere, John, 26.
«_-^— laa., f. w. of,

26.

Brabasoim, John, 48.

of Croxhale, Emma, 97.

— ThoB., B. and h.

of, 97.

ThoB., 48.

Bracebridge, John, 238, and«tf« Brace-

brugge.
Bracebrugge, Mou. Bauf. de, 22.

Chiv. John de, 162.

Bradeeote, 329.
Bradeford, Hy. de, 141.

Hy., B. of, 141.

ThoB. de, 141.

Bradeley, John, 302.

Marg.. v., 302.

201, 208, 210, 224, 229, 230,

233, 236.

Wm., 230.

Ada de, 273.

Bradeleye, 167.

Bradeleye, John de, 104, 167.

John, 8. John de, 167.

Bradenap, see Bradenop.
Bradenop, 146, 224.
Bmdeschagh, Thos. de, 122.

John de, 122.

Bradeshagh, Rog. de, 100.
Bradewalle, 18.
Bradwall, 166, 225.
Bramshall, see Bromshulf.
Bramston, 194, 195.
Brandreth, Walt., 235.
Bran»ton, 235.
Braundeston, Hy. de, 141.

Hugh, B. of, 141.

Hugh de, 141.

Bray, Kt. Edw., 198:

Joan, w., 198.
Edw., B. and h.,

19S.

Brayles, Elean , 223.
Braylesford, Chir. Hy. de, 100, 111,

116, 123, 129, 130.
Joan, w. of, 100,

115, 116, 123, 129.
Balph de, 130.

— ^ — — , _
Breddesmere, 285.
Breerley, 185, 229.
Brelaston, 3.
Brendwood, 200, 230.
Breosa, Chiy. Thos. de, 11.
Brerdon, see Breredon.
Brerdun, 69, 75, 250, 251, 253.

Phil, de, 69, 74. 75.

Ric., B. of, 69, 75.

Pet., 8. of, 69, 74, 75.

Alice, w. Peter, s. of, 74.

Breredon, Adam de, 118.
Brewode, 4*, 71, 75, 83, 17I, 211.

Stretton, near, 53.

-^— Weston, under, 132.

INDRX.

Brejdesbale, 145.
Brikeborne, Reg. de, 9, 18.
Brertun, Ban., 333.
Brerehurst, 205.
Brette, Edw., 207.
Brefc, John, 162.

Christ., w. of, 162.

Wm. l£», 292.

Breton, Rog. le, 121.

Nic, 211.

Brervhurst, Adam do, 146.

' 'Ric, de 146.
Brereton, 1*92, 274, 275, 281, 282, 284,

286, 300,307, 812, and tee Brerdun

and Breredon.
Brewarton, 199.
Breredon, 194, 258, 260, 306, 316, 324,

325.
Brien, 244.
Brierley, 223.
Brinesford, 88, 219.
Brinsford, tee Brinesford.
Brinton, tee Brujnton and Brynton.
Brock oles of Abbots Bromlej, Step.

de.8.
Brockton, 194, 205, 225, 326.
Brocton, tee Brockton.
Brodburn, Thos., 191.

Eliz., w. of, 191.

Brok of Bjsshebury, Thos. atte, 11.

Thos., B. of, 11.

Robt., s. of,

11.

Bog., 8. of, 11.

Wm. de, 36.

Thos., 8. of, 36.

Broke, Thos. atte, 14.

Bobt., 189, 201, 221, 222.

Dor., w. of, 221, 222.

Nic., 237.
Mic, 237.

Eliz., w. of, 237.

Edw., 237.

Brokeholes, Step, de, 8, 65.

Elii., f. w. of, 8, 65.

Wm., 8. of, 8, 65*.

Brokton, tee Brockton.

Bromescroft, 326.

Bromewiche, West, 183.

Bromewjk, 171.

Bromhale, 43.

Bromleye, 65, 181, 216.

Bromley Abbots, 8, 76, 124, 154, 171,

172, 183, 185, 191, 216.
— Ralph, Vic. of the

Ch. of, 42.

Bagots, 8, 65.

Pagettes, 216.

Kings, 53. 55, 106, 107, 113,

Bromley of Longedon John, 21.

Ric, 8. of, 21.

Robt. de. 42, 286.

Ralph de, 56.

Agnes, w, of, 56.

John de, 65. 103, 171, 225,

231.

John, 8. of, 65.
Wm., B. of, 171.

Bromley, Regis, 181.

Bromleye, Wm. de, 66, 69, 108, 274,

275, 276.

Maj. Robt. de, 163.

— — — ' Emma, d. of,

163.
• Pars. Ch. Blumenhall, Step.

de, 1G3.
^— Ana. w. Wm. s. John de, 171.

Geo,, 181.

Rog., 204, 321.

Hurit, 216.

Agnes, w. John, 231.

Bene, de, 274.

Thos., 304.

114, 142, 147, 205, 220, 221, 234,
237.

Bromshulf, John de, 63, 68, 253, 285.

John, 8. of, 253.

Bromshulf, Wm. s. Wm. de, 293.
Bromwych, 30, 101.

West, 221.

Brother Hermits of Forebrugge, near

Stafford, John pr. of the, 54.
Broughton, Rog. de, 73.
Brounemay, Robt., 64.

Wm., 8. of, 64.

Browne, Lewis, 216.

Val., 224.

Nic, 233.

Bruynton, 93.

Bruynton, Thos. de, 11, 83, 86.

of Little Onne, John de, 119,

123.

Marg.,

w. of, 119, 123.
Bryan, Hy., 214.

Walt., 43.

Brymyngton, 187.
Brynton, 119.
Bryscowe, John, 210.
Bucheme, Ric. del, 41.
Briike, Ric, 238,

Joan, w. of. 238.

Bryddesmere, in co. Ches., 300, and tee

Breddesmere.
Brydges, John, 203.

Marg., w., 203.

Brygges, John, 208.

Joan, w., 208.

Brugge, Thos. de. 3.

^— Agnes, d. of, 8.

John atte, 106.

Hy. atte, 120.

INDEX.

XI.

Brugge, Hj., John, s. of, 120.

Robt, 8. of, 120.

Bruggeford, 132, 156.
Bruham, 138.
BruQton, John de, 41.

-^— Thos., B. of, 41

Brusewalle, Wm. de, 74.

Bruwood, 235.

Buchenhale, 92.

Buffre, John, 110.

Buffrej, John, 119, 131.

Buffry, John. 3^54.

— ^-^ of Wolvrenfthampton, John,

140, 143,155, 156.
Bulkjlegh, of Alstaneston, Robt. dp,

149.

^ Wm. de, 149.

Biirdon, John, 119, 123.

Alice, w. of, 119, 123.

Burdoun, tee Burdon.
Burgelon, see Burgiloun.
Bukjngham, £dw. duke of, 183.

— -^ Alion, w., 183.

Buckenall, 227.
Buknall, 181.
Butfrey, Wait., 122.

Lord of Netherpenne, Thos.,

148.

— of Netherpenne, Thos., 131.

Joan, w. of, 131.

— — Robb. B. John, 131, and see

Boffry and BufFry.
Bulkjlegh, Robt. b. Wm. de, 149.
Bullejn, John, 204.
BureB, John de, 137.
Burdett, Kt. John, 183.
Buckingham and Staff, Hump. E. of,

262, 318.

— Capt. CalaiB Hump. E. of, 319.

and Staff, Edw. Duke of, 835.

Burghton, 50.

Cljve, near, 43.

ThoB. de, 50.

ThoB. B. of, 50.

John de, 89, 107.

Burgiloun, John de, 8, 9.

John, 8. of, 8, 9.

Mat. f. w. of John, b.

of, 9.
— ^— of Longetou, Ralph, 9.

Hy. 30, 33.

Hy. B. of, 30.

Ralph, 57.

the younger Ralph, 63.

■^-^— Alian, w. of, G3.

the elder Ralph, 63.

Joan, w. of, 63.

Robt. de, 172.

Burgylon, see Burgiloun.

Burley, of Bromcscroft, Wm. 816,

326.

Burley, of Bromescroft, Wm., Joan,

d. of, 316, 326.
— father-in-law of Thos. Littleton,

Wm., 328.
Burmyngham, 60, 79.

Fulk de, 19, 37, 41, 56.

— Isa., w. of, 37.

— Isa., bIb. of, 41, 66.

ChiF. Fulk de, 45, 46, 148.

— Wm. de, 46, 60, 55,

60,64.

Mat. f. w. of,

50, 55, 60, 64.

Hy. de, 46, 60, 55, 116, 117.

Kt. Wm. de, 79.

Fulk, B. of, 79.

»— Mat. f. w. of

79.

Fulk de, 127.

Mat. de, 131.

ThoB. de, 173.

^— ^— iBa., w. of, 173.

Bumel, 206, 224.

Phil., 7, 11, 30, 296.

Chiv. Nic, 88, 124.

Burton, ThoB. de, 70,

Ric. de, 86.

Alice, w. of, 86.

Butetourt, John de, 101.
Butheme, Ric. del, 47.
Byddell, Robt., 203.
By got, Nic, 49.
Byliington, see Bilinton.
Byrmyngham, see Burmyngham.
Byrom, John, 149.

Isa., f. w. of, 149.

Geof., 149.

Byron, Wm., 57, and see Beroun,

Biroun, and Byrom.
Byroun, Isa. f . w. John de, 156.
Burton, Hy., 211.
Burne, Wm.,220.
Biirslem, 213.

Burston, 202, 225, 226, 238.
Bufllibury, see Bisshebury.
BuBsburye, 219.
Bvns, Agnes, 201.
Busby, Thos, 209.
Byrde, John, 200.

« Joan, w. 200.

Byrchehold, 224.
BjddeU, Robt., 222, 230.
BydduU, Ric, 229.
Bydulphe, Francis, 238.
Burton, 185, 198, 212, 219, 228.
Burnel, Kt. Nic, 131.
Burton, Mat. de, 160.

on Trent, Abbot of, 124.

John de, 135.

Burwey, Wm. de, 107.
ThoB., B. of,107.

xu.

INDEX.

Borton on Trent, 179, 180, 193, 194,

196, 201, 229.
Bykford, 201.
Bylynton, 117.
Butteshale, 214.

Buteix)urt, Chir. John, 141, 153.
Buttetourt, Kt. John, 127.
-^— ^ — .— ^ Lady Joioe, w.,

127, and tee Bouttetourt.
Butterton, eee Boterdon.
Burwej, Nic, 193.
Buttelej, 219.

Bylljngsley, see Billyngsleye.
Byllyngton, see Bilinton.
Byshton, 185, 194.
Bythewater of Salt, Wm. 5, 70, 71.

-^-^— ■- Bobt., 8.

of, 70, 71.

Step., 26.

Wm., 71, 89.
Step., 121.

Robt. de, 70, 254.

Step., 8. of, 70.

Cadde, Wm., 162.
Calais, 262.

Calangewode, Bio. de, 14.
Calcote, 185.
Caldecote, 194.
Caldemore, 23a
Oaldewalle, Nic de, 65,66.
Galdon, 68, 89, 228.

John de, 36.

Calewich, 169.
Calowhyll, 208.
Calthorp, 188.
Calton, 88, 57, 81, 82, 203.
Calvilegh, Darid de, 44.

Day., 8. of, 44.

Camden, Bobt., 185.

Cankbury, 116.

Canokchase, 194.

Cannockbury, 9, 80, 49, 96, 109, see

Cankbury.
Cannok, 122, 194.

Norton in le, 129.

Canwell, 183, 184.

Cappe of Coton, John, 157.

Felio. d. of, 157.

Careless, of Neweburgh-under-Ned-

wode, Ralph, 7, 8.
Careswell, Wm. de, 64, 79, 81, 82.

Hy. 8. of, 54.

Robt. de, 63, 68.

Careswell, Wm. de Ric, s. of,
Cariswalle Castle of, 188.
Cariswall, 224, and see Kayeriswelle.
Carles, Giles, 96.

Carles, Phil., 122.
Carryer, Thos., 229.

May, w., 229.

Cartwright, Hy., 229.
Ro

bert., 222.
Joan, w. of, 222.

Carewe, Geo., 185.
Carre, 202.
Carles, Hugh, 163.
Cams, Thos., 194, 216.
Castel, Adam del, 31, 36.

Marg., w. of. 81, 36.

Castelbromwych, 177, 180.
Castell, Parysshe, 212.
eastern, 201, 203.
Cat«sby, Francis, 179.
Caumpdene, in co. Glou., 24.
Care, Ambrose, 193.

Lady Marg., 193.

Cayereswalle, 16. .

Wm. de, 5, 16, 276, 278.

Hy. 8. of, 16.

— — John de, 16.

Hy. de, 18, 34, 44.

Kt. Wm. de, 102.

Chiv. Wm. de, 117.

Robt. de, 285.

of Byllynton, Wm, de, 70.

Hy., B. of, 70,

— — and see Careswell.
Cawarden, Day., 201, 206, 211, 218.

Mat., w. of, 218.

Cawardyn, Thos., 191.

Eliz., 260, 810.

Sir John, 260.

Caynton, 199.

Chaddesley, 234.

Chalener, of Lychefeld, Alan le, 147.

Chalengewode, Ric. del, 60, and see

Calangwode.
Chamber, Thos., 220.
Chamberleyn, Robt. le, 60.
Chambers, otherwise MiJlward, Ric,

229.
Chambur, Robt., 201, 206.
Champion, Wm. le, 35, 53, 111, 150.

Alice, f. w. of, 150.

of Little Lardon, Wm. le, 67,

73.

of, 67, 73.

Thos., 132, 150.

Isolda, w. of, 132.

Thos., 8.

Charleton (Chorlton), 181, 211.
Charley, 212.
Chameles, John, 99.
Chamels, Walt., 236.
Chamells, John de, 299.
Chames, 40, 169, 197«

John de, 86, 43, 81, 84, 87,

93.

INDEX.

XUl.

Charnes, John de, Isa., w. of, 86, 81,
84, 87, 93.

Eliz., w. of, 43.

Robt. de, 50.

Reg. de, 86.

Wm., 8. of, 86.

Wm. de, 16a

Ger. de, 273.

Geof., B. of. 273.

Chart«^leye, 15, 44, 68, 64, 177, 180.

Holme, 177.

John de, 84.

Chastelejrn, Chiy. GUb., 108.

Marg., 103.

Chatculne (Ohatkill), 107, 181, 206.
Chaterley, 213.
Chatewalle, 3.
Chattarton, John, 220.
Chatterton, John, 217.
Chatulton, gee Chetelton.
Chatwvn, ThoB., 201.
Chauldon, Mere near, 150.
Chaulnes, $ee Chames.
Chaumberlain, Bic. de, 14.
Chaumbre, Wm. de la, 42.

iBolda, d. of, 42.

Ch^undoB, Edvr. de, 56, 63, 64, 75.

iBa., f. V. of, 66, 68,

64, 76.
Chaveldon, John de, 81, 36.
Chaworth, Kt. Thos. de, 90.

Joan, w. of,

90.

ThoB. de, 107.

Joan, w. of, 107.

Chebbe8e7e,78, 115, 158, 204, 214.
Chebsey, tee Chebbeseje.
Checkeluy, see Chekkeleye.
Chedle (Cheadla), 107.
Chedle, 162, 223.
Chedulton, see Chetelton.
Chekeley, see Chekkeleye.
Chekkeleye, 149, 178, 182, 189, 190,

226, 230.
Chekley, see Chekkeleye.
Chelle, 10, 213.

John de, 132.

Cheshire, Bryddeemere in, 800.

Chester, Bis. of, 258.

Chesterfield, Thos., 263.

Chesterton, 9, 213.

Chetelton, Church of, 69.

37, 69, 95, 96, 100, 105, 115,

171, 227.
— the elder, Wm. de, 69.

Agnes de, 69.

Matt, de, 69, 86,96,96, 100,

105, 171.

95, 96, 100, 106, 171.

Eat., f . w. of.

Wm., 8. and h. of, 86,

Chetelton, Matt, de, Eat., w. of Wm.,
8. of, 96, 105.

Wm. de, 100.

Mael., 8. of, 100.

Wm., 8. of Mael., s. of.

100.

145.

of Draycote, Wm. de, 143.
— ^— ^— . Hugh, 8. of,

Robt., 324.

see Chetelton.

Chetilton \
Chetulton /
Chetvryn, John, 232.
Chetwynd, see Chetewynde.
Chetewynde, Rog. de, 7, 292, 294, 29B,

297, 302.
Joan, w. of, 7, 292, 296,

297 302.

Adam de, L3, 17, 146, 150,

281.

254, 311.

PhU. de, 18, 69, 76, 93, 248,

Isa., f . -w of, 69, 76.
Eat., V. of, 9.3, 311.

157.

251, 253.

ChiT., John de, 29, 121.

Alice de, 93.

parB of Ch. of Men. Phil, de,

of IngeBtre, Walt., 243.
Phil. I (1257-1293), 249, 250,

249

iBa., w. (1283-1291),
n (1291-1308), 249,

260, 251, 253.

Alice, w. of, 251.

Ivo de, 249.

Robt. de, 251, 262.

Viv. de, 262, 255, 286.

PhU., 8. of, 266.

Phil. Ill (1324^1338), 256.
of Ingestre, Phil, de, 255, 290,

292, 293, 296.

255.

Rog., b. of.

^-^— Alice, w. of, 266,

290, 292, 293.

Phil. lY (1338-1346) 256,

256.

Ralpli, 9. of, 256.

Wm. de (1349-1395), 256,

257, 258, 259, 260, 282, 295, 298,
299, 300, 303, 304, 307.

' Isa, w. of, 257.

Rog., 8. of, 258.

Aline, wid. of, 258, 259,

260, 304, 307.

Rog. de, (1396-1896), 258, 259,

260, 305, 309.

3J6, 309.

Eliz., wid. of, 259, 306,

XIV.

INDEX.

Chetewynde, Bic. de (1398-1417), 259,

260, 806, 307, 308, 310.

Wm., 8. of, 260, 310.

-^— Eliz., wid., Wm., s. of,

260, 310.

Thorn., wid of, 260,
263, 2f)4, 307, 308.

Phil, de, V (1422-1444) 261,

262, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 284,
285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 313,
814, 315, 318.

Ellen, w. of, 261, 314.

Isa., f. w. of, 278, 279,

280, 287, 288, 289, 290.

and 969 Chatwjn.

of Mereden, John, 263.

PhU., 8. of Thorn., 264, 265.

Allan, f. w. of, 264.

336.

John de (1444-1451) 264, 283,
Joan, wid. Sir Phil., 265, 316,
Tho8., 265, 322, 323.

Elen, w. of, 322, 323.

Wm., 8. of, 265, 323.

Tho8., 8. Wm., 8. of, 265.
of Bngge, Anth., 265.
yiacountfl, 265.
John, 265, 280, 281, 291, 322,

Sir Wm., b. of, 265.

283.

-Sip Walt., 265.

Walt., B. of, 265.

- Phil., B. John de, 283.

Phil., 8. of.

8. lea. de, 282.

PhU. de, 284, 287, 288.

Eobt., b. PhU. de,286, 287, 288,

289, 290.

Alice, w. Phil., 8. of PhU. de.

287.

Rog., 8. PhU. de, 291.
Ralph, 8. Aline de, 293.
Mat, w. Wm. de, 299.
Marg., w. Ralph de, 299.
Kalph, b. Wm. de, 299.
Knt., wid. PhU de, 300.
of Ingestre, Wm. de, 301, 302,

821, 330, 333.

— Rog., 8. of, 302,

— Helen, w. Rog.,

8. of, 302. .

Rio., 8. and h., Wm. de, 304,

321.

311.

Ric. de, 304.
of Ingestre, Rog., 305.
Mon8., Wni., 308.
Thomasine de, 309, 310, 321.
of IngeBtre, Kliz., 311.

Ric. de, 811, 812, 322.

PhU., 8. of,

Chetewynde, Lady Thomasine, relict of

Ric. de, 311.

of Ingestre, PhU., 812.

Lady JTerrars, w. of PhU. de,

313.

Manour, 316.

Mayor of the city of Bayonne,

Sir PhU., 317.

Lieut., of the Castle of Calais,

Sir PhU., 319.

Lady Joan, lately wife of Sir

PhU.,820, 821, 823, 324.

Sir PhU. de, 320,321, 323, 324,

828, 329, 335, 336.

Kt. Sir PhU. de, 821.

of Alspath, Wm., 321.

of Ingestre, John, b. Ric. de,

322.

Wm. de, 322, 824, 325, 330,

332, 835, 336.

Wm., 8. of, 330, 382.
John, 8. of, 322.
Alice, wid. of, 333.
lately of Alspath, co. Warwick,

John, 323.

831, 332.

Robt., 8. of, 828.

of Ingestre, PhU., a. Wm. de,

de, 381, 332.

Thos., 8. Wm.

EUz., w. Wm.
de, 333.

Joan Littleton, wid., f . w., PhU.

de, 335, and see Chatwyn.
Church of Alrewych, 38.
^^— ► Rog. EUngtoD,

pars, of, 10.

Asaheleye, John de Beysyn,

pars, of, 34.

Aston - upon - Trent, John de

Herforton, pars, of, 41.

Bromshulf, Bic. de Stafford,

pars, of, 13.

Bromley Abbots, Ralph, yic. of,

42.

Bisshebury, Wm. de Shepeye,

pars, of, 53, 122.

Cumbermere, 12.

Chetelton. 69, 77.

Geof. de Wolseleye,

pars, of, 9.

Colwych, Bobt., vie. of, 43.

Chedele, Bobt. de Beek, pars.

of, 51.

114.

Bio. de Beek, pars, of.

Cesteford, Beg. le While, vicar

of, 96.

Great Bolondright, 11.

Hertymlon, 13.

INDEX.

XV.

Churcli of Hamburg', 58.

Bic. Passemer, paw. of,

68.

\^ni. de Belem., f. paw.

of, 69.

Legh, neap Chekkeleje, 12.

Bidware HamBtall, Wm. de

Bedware, pars, of, t)4.
St. Chad, of Salop, Bic. de

Swynnerton, dean of, 38.
Swjiinerton, Wm. de Blorton,

paw. of, 46, 47, 66.

Queenton, Bobt. Trumwyn,

paw. of, 72, 88.

Wolyemehampton, Phil, de

Weston, dean of, 1 10.

Weston-under-Luzjard, John

de Kokestone, paw. of, ] 14.

- Ajleston, Hy. de Pirye, paw. of,

172.

Aylleston, John de Pirye, paw.
of, 116. ^ ^

Ethelaeton, John, yicar of.

118.

Muckletton, Nic. Swynnerton,

paw. of, 128.

Adam, paw. of, 164.

Elleford, Hy. de Tymmor, paw.

of, 142.

Mere, Phil, de Ohetewynde,

paw. of, 157,

Blumenhull, Step, de Bromleye,

paw. of, 163.

• Penne, John le Hunte, vicar of.

162.

Mounslow, John Lytelfcon,
rector of, 214.

Hopton, 212.

Eaton, 252, 254.

Grendon, 290.

■— Sim. Melbom, rector

of, 263.

Gretewya, Bic. Marleberge,

rector of, 281.
Cheyoey, Kt., John, 177.
Child, of Knyghtele, Bog. le, 36, 41,

58.

"~~~~* ""~"^~~ -^— — Bobt., B.

of, 58.
Chiide, of Sogenhull, Walt, le, 89.

Alice, w.

of, 89.
Chilterne, Walt, de, 101.
Chirche, Eyton, 66.
Cbiaworth, 180.
Cholmeley, 214.

Thos., 199.

Marg., w. of, 199.

Edw., 8. of, 199.

Hy., B. of, 199.

Chclmonleye, Thos. de, 164.

Chorleton, AJau, 197.

Chorley, 21, 220.

Chorlton, 210, and see Charleton.

ChyUyngton, 211.

Clapham, ThoB., 323.

Clarke, eee Clerk.

Clearke, Wm., 205.

• Marg., d. of, 205.

Clemson, Bic, 192.

Bog., 192.

John, 228.

Clent, 141, 177.

Clerc, of AlrewaB, Thos. le, 142.

ThoB., 8. of,

142,
Clerk of Chatculne, Wm. le, 18.
Bobt, 8. of, 18.

' Agnes, w. of,

18.

Colton, Wm. le, 164.

Edw., 207, 208.

Marg., w. of, 207, 210.

Clerke, see Clerk.

Christ., 226.

Eliz., yr. 226.

of Staff, Bog., 263.

Clerkeson, Bic, 190.

Clewenhale, 3.

Cleycroft, 223.

Clifton Campyille, see Clyf ton Caump-

yille.
Clodeshale, Walt, de, 60.

Bic de, 126.

Joan, w. of, 126.

Clownam, Thos., 287.
Cluwdewood, 228.
Clughe, Bobt., 236.
Clyberye, Bog., 211.
Clyff, Bic, 202.

Anne, v. of, 202.

Clyfforde, Jas., 185, 186.

Anne, w. of, 1 86.

Clyfbon Caiimpville, 3, 4, 8, 24, 202,

219, 220, 263.

Gterv.y 219.

Cly nton, Earl of Huntyngdon, Wm. de,

57.

ChiT., John de, 162.

Dame J., of, 294.

of CoUeshuil, John de, 298.

Clyve, near Burghton, 43.

John de, 85.

Cnotton, 42, 66, and see Enotton.
CocuB, G^eoff., 272.
CodeBhale, 156.
Coigne, Bobt., 59.

John, 8. of, 59.

Adam, 59.

Coignee of Weston, John, 116, 116.
Cok, ThoB., 292.
Cokayn, John, 130.

XVL

INDEX.

Ck>kke8, de AUpath, Nic, 322
Cokkefl, de Coyentre, Wm., 322.

Marg., w. of, 322.

Colbarne, Edw., 231.
Ck>lclough| elder, Rio., 2L0.

younger, Ric, 210.

Colecroft, 189.
Colesone, Wm., 147.
Colet, Sim., 81, 88.
Colerille, Hugh le, 25.

— — _ Alice, f. w. of, 25.

Hj. le, 25.

Hugh, 8. of, 25.

CoUe, Anth., 234.

Collier, Thos., 237.

Oolselej, 185.

Colton, 5, 10, 17, 21, 23, 66, 69, 91,

102, 110, 157, 163, 164, 170, 172,

183, 191, 218.
' Wm. de, 10.

— — — Marg., w. of, 10.

Julia de, 22, 30.

John, 8. of. 22, 30.

Chaplain, Robt. de, 157.

Ric, 8. of, 157.

Columber8, Step, de, 23.

Phil, de, 28.

Colwiche, Geo., 208.

Colwjche, Agnes, 208.

Coly, of NewcaaUe-under-Ljme, Wm.,

6.
ThoB.,

8. of, 5.
Colyngbome, Ric, 189.

^— ^— Joan, w. of, 189.

Combe, Abbot of, 128.
Comberford, 185.

Wm. de, 14.

Combrugge (Combridge), 88.
Compton, 164.

Andr. de, 164.

Congrere, Rio. de, 83.
Constantyne, Thos., 196.
Contour, John le, 17.

John, 8. of, 17.

Cooke, Thos., 238, 321.

Wm., 237.

Coppenhale, Alan de, 18.

— — ^ 109 214.

Corbet of Hadleye, Robt., 99, 100, 104,

107.
— ^— — Eliz., f. -w. of,

99, 100, 104, 107.

Rog., 23, 62, 113.

Robt., 8. of, 23.

Morton, Robt., 29.
Stanton, Rog., 76.
John, 113.

Robt., 8. of, 113.

Chir., Robt., 38.
Wm., 53.

Corbet, Thos., 59.

Isa, f. w. of, 59.

Wm., 60.
Chir., Rog., 68.
Robt., 173.

Corborgh (Curborough), 194.
Corborough-SomerriUe, 194.
Corbyn, Thos., 223.

Anne, w. of, 223.

Comeforde, otherwise Whamsford,

228.
ComwaU, Edm. de, 34.
Comwayle, Et., Thos., 178.
Alian., w. of,

178.
Corsoun, of Strethay, the elder, John

le, 90.

Walt, le, 90.

^-^— John, 8. of, 90.
Emma, w. of John, s.

of, 90.
Conriser, Wm., 104.
Cotelesford, Thos. de, 127.
Cotes, 128, 239.

Robt. de, 8, 74, 79.

in CO. Warwick, 144, 163.

John, 238, 283.

Jane, w. of, 238.

Hall, 239.

Hump., 263, 314, 320, 321.

Coton, 211, 217, 218. 235, 309.
near Q-nousIiale, 48.

Robt. de, 16, 165.

Wm. de, 48.

Christ., f. w., Robt. de, 165.

Hy., 181, 221.

Hump., 197, 208, 216, 217,

221, 223, 227, 230, 234.

Anne, w., 197, 208, 216,

217, 221, 223, 227, 230, 234.

Ralph, 221, 234.

Marg., w. of, 234.

Cotton, 184, 203, 233, 235.

Arm. Sigis, 187.

Wm., 8. of, 187.

Francis, 187. .

Kt., Ric, 198.

Joan, w. of, 198.

Cotwallynd, 185.

potwalton, 209.

Couley of Ride ware Ham8tal,Wm. de,
48.

Counter, Wm. le, 22, and see Con-
tour.

Courtenay, Countess of Deron, Eat.,
180.

Couton, prior of the Hospital of St.
John of Lichfeld, Wm. de, 38.

CoTen, 88, 219, 229.

Covene, Ric. de, 33.

Pet de, 66.

INDEX.

XVU.

Coyene, Pet de, Wra. 8. of, 66.
— — the elder Ric. de, 89.
CoTentry and Lichfield, Bog., Bis. of,
18, 30, 49, 54, 86, 94, 95, 158.

Galf., Bis. of, 335.

Hump, de Hastang, Arch-

deacon of, 87, 94.

Ric, Bis. of, 259, 304.

Cowlej, 230, 233.

Robt de, 292.

Coxe, Rog., 204.

Julia, w. of, 204.

Coyne, of Weston, John, 45, 70.
de Hulm, Wm., 82, and »ee

Coigne.
Coyton, 185.
Crakemersh, 28, 31, 38, 78, 85, 119,

125, 129.
Crannormore, 112.
Creghton, Ralph de, 38.

John, s. of, 38.

Oressel, Thos., 50.
Creswall see Cresswalle.

Hyde, 283.

John de, 283

Cresswalle, 141, 158, 159, 212, 218.

Chiy., Hy. de, 141, 158, 159.

Joan, f. w., 141,

158.

Thos. de, 158, 159.

Crey, John, 150.
Crokesden, 335.
Crockett, Robt., 207.
Croket, Wm., 168.
Cross 3, Hy., 223.

Marg., w. of, 228.

Francis, 231.

Crougwalle, Wm. de, 146.
Crowebarwe, Thos. de, 166.
Croxton, 73.

Little, 205.

Thos. de, 73, 74.

Cubbeley, 136, 188.

Cublesdon, 3, 118, and aee Kybbol-

ston.
Cubley, tee Cubbeley.
Cumbe Abbot, of, 163.
Cumberford, Thos., 181, 218, 219,

236.

Dor., w. of, 181.

Cumberford, Robt., 324.
Cuuiberforde, 211, 218, 235.
Cumbreford, Hump., 197, 218, 219.
Cuddeley, 329.
Cunsale, 81, 82.
Cupper, Ric, 235.
Curborough, 181, 191, 194.
Curborowe, 197, 199, 200, 210, 213,

215, and see Corborgh.
Currebourgh Gt., 32, 79, 85, 208, 237,

and tee Curborough.

Cursoun, Et., John, 31, 152.

Chiy., Thos., 97, 101, 105,

155,

145.

Step, de, 145.

— Thos., s. and h. of,

Sir Thos., 156.

Cursun, John de, 130.

ip— ^ Marg., w. of, 130.

Step, de, 119, 123.

John, s. of, 119, 123.

Jeron, 123.

Curzon, Chiy. Thos. de, 86.
Curzoun, of Falde, Step, de, 60, and
aee Corsoun.

Daddesleye, John, 171.
Dale, Ralph, 220.
Danby, Robt., 823.
Daniel, Wm., s. of, 139.

. of Tideewell, Kt., John, 139.

^— Ric, s.

of, 139.

Ric, 8. of, 189.
Kt., Ric, 139.

Joan, w.

of, 139.

Joan, w.

Sir Ric, 139.

Danyers, Hy , 296, 299.

Phil., 8. of, 296.

Danyel, Ric, 138.

Ric, s. of, 138.

Darlaston, 238, and see Darlaston*

Darreyns, Hugh, 15, 20.

Darstell, 185.

Daubeney, of Daubeney, Et., Giles,

179.
Daunport, Nic, 322.
Dayenport, Kt., John de, 35.
Dayy, Hy., 107, 152, 173.

John, 8. of, ]07, 152,

173.

152.

Agnes, w. John, s. of,

Wm., 111.

Alice, w. of. 111.

— of Tuttebury, John, 111.

John, 152, 173.

Dawes, Hump., 202.

Ehz., w. of, 202.

Deamesdale, 206, 224.
Delacres, 224.

Delyes, Ric de, 42.
John, 8. of, 42.

John de, 72, 123, 126, 153.
Eliz., w. of, 126.

Hy., 124, 127.

2 A

xvm.

INDEX.

DelTOs, Hy., Kat., w. of, 124.
Dene, John de, 34.

— — Agnes, w. of, 34.

DenejB, John, s. of Alex., 181, 138.
Marg., w. of,

131, 138.
Denston, 120.

of Shene. Bobt. de, 41.

—^ Alan de, 13.

Geof . de, 42.

Hy., B. of, 42.

Nic. de, 42.

Thos. de, 88,

Cecil, dan. of, 88.

Denys, John, 168.

Marg., w, of, 168.

Depyng, Mag. John de, 148.
Derdon, in co. Warwick, 259.
263^ 292, 294, 295, 296, 297,

804, 316, 324.
Derlaston, Hy. de, 14.
Derrington tee Dodyngton.
Denthull, Ralph de, 16.
Despencer, Phil., 292.

Kt., A.dam de, 11.

Dethik, Wm., 229.

Dethych, Wm., 199.

DeyereuX) Kt., Lord Ferrars John,

177.

Cecily, w. of, 177.

Walt.,

180, 181.
Deynoourt, Chir., Bog., 186, 139.

Bose, d. of, 139.

Deystere, of Bermingeham, Wm. le, 6.

14.
Dicford, Bog. de, 244.
Dicoun, of Newburgh, Hy., 58.
BieulocreB, Abbot of, 69, 77, and tee

Delacres.
Dilhom, see DulTeme and Dylron.
Dispensator, John, 139.
Pitchford, 244.
Dodyngton (Derrington), 61.
Dodynton, Hy. de, 70.
Doglane, 203

Dofi^mersfeld, Bobt. de, 98, 111.
Dokesey, of Stafford, John, 130.
Doninton (Donnington, co. Salop), 122.

Wm., 314.

Donston, 224.
Donyngton, see Doninton.

Doredon, see Derdon.
Doreton, see Dorton,

DorlastoD, 185, 196, 204, 220.
Dorselowe, Thos. de, 50.
Sib., w. of, 50.

* -^— Julia, d. of, 60.

Dorselowe, Thos. de, Christ, d. of, 50.
Dorton, 261, 314.
Doubrig (Doveridge), 23.

Hy. de, 23.

Bobt. B. of, 28.

Doune, La, 49,
^^— John, del, 15.

Thos., B. of, 15.

Dounhatherleye, near Glouc, 136, 187.
Dovelot, of Werselowe, John, 17.
Doyly, Chiv. John, 69, 79.

Kt., John, 153.

Drakelowe, 183.

Drayoote, 8, 4, 81, 81, 82, 189, 202,

233.

Pjpehaye, in, 233.

Chap. Elias de, 8.

Edm. de, 12.

Wm. de, 31.

Phil., s. of, 81.

Mat., f. w., Phil., 8. of,

31.

Bog. de, 67.

Adam, s. of, 67.

Bic. de, 81, 82, 274.

Bobt, de Beck, s. of,

Chir., Bic. de, 82.

Phil., 8. of, 82.

John, s. andh.,

Phil., 8. of, 82.

Chiv., John de, 109, 118, 300.

Kt., John de, 127.

81.

Drayton, 21, 24, 126, 183, 184, 185.

Basset, 68.

Phil, de, 114.

Wm. de, 163.

of Shakerlowe, Wm. de, 178.

Drecott, 200.
Drengeton, eee Drineton.
Drineton, 31, 84.

Wm. de, 84.

^-^— Bobt., 8. of, 84.

Droynton, 180, and see Drineton.
Drumhenisken, Newton, near, 279.
Drumheskin, 272.
Drumhisken (in Ireland), 272.
Drumlee, 272.

Alex, de, 272.

Druton, John de, 15, 20.
Dryngeley, Bog., 207.

Marg., w. of, 207.

Drynton, 194.

Dubbrigge (DoTeridge), 188.

Dudley, 183, 185, 195.

arm., Edm., 179.

; Wm., 179.

— ^ Chris., w. of.

179.

Kt., John, 184, 185.
arm.. And., 186.

INDEX.

XIX.

Dudlej, Kt., Lord Dudley, Edw., 195.

Robt., 179.

Laurence, 179.

Dudde, Hy., 119.

Duddeleye, of Doubrig, Henry de, 23.

Robt.,

8. of, 23.

ThoB., tbe prior of, 62.

Wm., the prior of, 111, 129.

Dudley, 111.

Dutfeld, Jaa., 230., 233.

Fran., w. of, 230, 233.

Ealph, de, 145.

Duffy Id, see Duff eld.
Duk, Bolph le, 151.

— — Marg., w. of, 151.

Dulron (Dilhom). 202.

Dulreme (Dilhom), 14, 113, 124, 129,

Dunclent, Walt., 83.

Mat., f. w. of 83.

Dunesleye, John de, 137.

— ^— Lucy, w. of, 137.

Dunham, Robt. de, 149.
Dunson, 193.
DunstaU, 234.
DuDston, Wm. de, 118.

238, and see Donston.

Dylun, Ric, 10.

Dylron (DUhom), 188, 214, 224.

Dymmesdale, John de, 46, 56.

Felic, w. of, 46, 56.

Dymmocke, Hump., 196.

Mary. w. of, 196.

Dymmok, John, 14.

of Wednesbury, John, 103.

Dyott, John 215.

Eccleshale, 6, 86, 89, 117, 199, 205,

225.
Edge, John, 230, 236.

Wm., s. of, 230, 236.

' Mary, w. Wm., 8, of,

230, 236.
Edward IV, King., 180
Kilt. Courteney,

d. and h. of, 180.
Edyall, 220.
Edyngale, 192, 212.
Egerton, arm., Ralph, 193, 207, 209,

211, 213, 227, 316.

Kt., Phil, 197.

Wm., 198, 206, 211, 212, 313.

Dor., 204.

of Betteley, Ran., 333.

of Walgrange, Wm., 333.

Eggeworth, Step, de, 114.
Eginton, Hy., 219.
Tho8., 219.

Eginton, Thos., Marg., -w. of, 219.

Egynton, in co. Derby, 39.

Elaston, 188.

Elenhale, 95.

Elford, 184, 220, 224.

Elington, pars, of the Ch. of Alrewich,
Rog. de, 10.

Clerk, Rog. de, 90, 127.

Rog. de, 141, 154.

Eliot, John, 127, 161.

Wm., 127, 161, 220.

Agnes, wife of, 220.

Elkesdon, 3.

Ellaston, aee Ethelaston and Ethel-
ax ton.

Elleford, 5, 162, 172, 183.

EUenhall, tee Elnall.

iClIerton, see Etherlarton.

Ellycote, Ric, 189.

Elmedon, 101.

Step, de, 15.

Alice, d. of, 15.

Elmehurst, see Elmhurat.

Elmehiiste, see Elmhurst.

Elmhurst, 91, 97, 131, 181, 194, 197,
210, 213, 215, 218, 237.

• of Ly chef eld, Robt. de, 94.

Elnall, 181.

Elson, Thos., 214.

Elyottys, Wm., 195.

Agnes, w. of, 195.

Elys, Rog., 119.

Wm., 129.

Agnes, wife of, 119.

Emberal, 286.
Endefelde, 196.
Endon, 96, 107.
Enfeld, 178, 220.
Engelton, Ric. de, 17, 125.

— Amii-e, w. of, 17.

Englefeld, Kt., Francis, 196.
Engleton, 200, 235.

Ric. de, 43.

Rog. de, 43.

Agnes, w. of, 43.

Ensore, John, 197.

Ellen, w. of, 197.

Enston, 162, 225, 226, 238.

Enyille, see Endefeld, Enfeld, and

Evenefeld.
Erbury, Thos. de, 104.
Ercalwe, Wm. de, 26, 35.
Erdeswyke, Hugh, 202, 205, 221, 314,

316.

Marg., w. of, 205.

Erdyngton, 62, 196.
Erdynton, Giles de, 25, 85.
-^-^— Hy. de, 85.
^—-^ IMat. de, 85,
Erlide, Hy. de, 8.
Nic, s. of, 8.

2 A 2

XX.

INDEX.

Ermjtage, 192.

EsnjntoD, 8, 15, 18, 20, 41, 219, 222,
232, 237.

Bobt. de, 8, 15, 41.

senr., Bobt. de, 18, 19, 42.

Essex, arm. Wm., 181.

Eliz., w. of, 181.

Essington, see Esnynton.
Estchekes, Wm. del, 40.
Estiaunge, Chiy., Ham. le, 25.

Marg., w. of, 25.

Esyng, 224.

Ethelarton (Ellerton), 29.

Ethelaston (Ellaston), 118, 169.

John, vie. of Ch of, 118.

Ethelaxton, 120.
Eton, John de, 86, 101.

Lawrence, 237.

Ettyngshall, 229.

EtTDgsale, 185,

Evenefeld (Enyille), 77, 196.

And. de, 38.

PhU. de, 64.

Bic. de, 134.

Eyerarde, Bobt., 238.
Eyerdon, Bic. de, 145, 151.

ThoB. de, 263.

Eyerton, elder, Giles, 222.

Eliz., w. of, 222.

younger, Giles, 222.

Elix.,w.of,222.

Everyngham, Agnes de, 91 .

Wm., B. of, 91.

Eyesham, Abbot of, 98.

Wm., Abbot of, 144.

Ejnesbam, Hugh de, 151.

— Hugh, 8. of, 151.

Fel., w. Hugh, s. of

151.
Eye, of Okleye, Wm. le, 172.

Thoe., le, 172.

Eyton, Bobt. de, 273.

Falde, 119, 123, 184, 233, and »ee

Faulde.
Falde, of Bromleye Abbots, Bog. de,

112.
Faled, tee Faulde.
Falleinthewelle, John, 22.
Faresley, see Faresleye.
Faresleve, 162, 183, 184.
Farewell, Marg., Prioress of, 118.
Famham, Walt, de, 6.
Farresley, 185.
Farwall, 220.
Farysley, 184.

Faukener, of Weston, Bic. le, 168.
Faulde, 197, 232, 251.

Faulde, Faulde, Moore in, 232.

Bic. de, 254.

Feirfox, Geof., 97.
Felde (Field), 25, 251.

near Leygh, 99.

Bowelles, 204.

Fenton, 173. 181.
Fenton, Vyyyan, 74.

John, 207.

— ^ Agnes, w., 207.

Fenwyk, Adam de, 75.

Kat., w. of, 75.

Thos. de, 75.

Joan, w. of, 75.

Fermor, Thos. 204.

Frances, w. of, 204.

Feme Felio., 200.

Femehoughe, 238, and see Ferny-

halgh.
FernyaU, Tlios., 199.
Femyhalgh, John de, 78, 122.

Adam de, 122.

of Chetelton, Bobt. de, 91.

Wm., s. of, 91.

Ferrars, Bobt. de, 15, 16, 41, 138.

Chiy., Bobt. de, 58, 64, 136.

John, s. of, 136.

Hy. de, 86.

Iga. f . Yf, of, 86.

Chiy., John, 125, 126.

John de, 137, 138, 314.

Haw., w. of, 137.

Bobt., s. of, 137.

Bobt. de, 138.

John, s. of, 138.

Earl of Derbye, Wm. de, 138.

Kt. Edw., 185.

of Lockesley, Thos de, 249.

Lord Ferrars of Chartley, Sir

Edm., 261.

Ellen, wid. of, 261.

330.

Arm., Thos., 268, 280, 285.
Kt., Sir John, 330, 333.
Eliz., d.,

Mawde,

late w., 330.
Ferrars, Chiy., Lord of Charkley,

Bobt. de, 309.

Ellen, Lady, 314.

Herry., 315.

Bic, 315.

Edw., 315.

Ferrars, Sir John, 265.

265.

Maud, wid. of,
Eliz., d. of.

265.

Ferrers, see Ferrars.
Ferrour, of Tetenhale, Bio. le, 150.

IXDEX.

XXI.

Fetherston, 223.

John, 223.

Grace, w. of, 223.

Feyreford, 138.

Field, see Felde and Fjld.

Fisshewjk, 133, 167, 220, and see

Fyesherwick.
Fitzherbert, Wm., 181, 232.

Eliz., w. of, 232.

Anth., 182.

Eu8., 187.

Eliz., d. and h. of,

187.

Tho8., 221.
Kt., Tbos., 234.

Anne, w. of,

234.

Fitz-WUliam, Thos., 188.

Hump., 225.

Fitz-Ralph, Bobt., 243, 244.

— — of Standon, Bobt.,

244.
Fitz-Brien, Balpb, 244.
— ^— of Stafford, Gerard,

245.
Fitz-Herbert,of Twycros, Bic, 39, 41,

65.
Marg.,

f. w. of, 39, 41, 55.

Hiflhecok, of Horsbrok, Bic,

126.

Julia,

V. of, 126.
Flemjng, of Tetenhale, John, 37.

' John, B. of, 37.

Bic, 83.

Wm. le, 106.

Flitleye, see Flytelay.

Flytelay, 258, 281.

Fole, 178, 182, and see Folle.

Foljambe, Bic, 130, 140, 152, 167.

Bobt., 130, 140, 152.

Arm., Godfrey, 188.

Marg., w. of,

187.
Foljaumbe, Thos., 167.

Alice, f. w. of, 167.

Folle, 190.
FoWill, Walt., 136.
Folyylle, Walt., 17.
Forbridge, see Forebrugge.
Forde, of Grendon, Wm. del, 123.

Wm., 228.

Agnes, yr. of, 228.

Fordham, 289.

Forebrugge, near Stafford, 64, 212,

325, 335.
Forester, Wm, le, 128, 161.
Fortham, 300.
Forthe, Thos., 180.
Joan, w. of, 180.

Forton, 177, 199.
Fosebroke, 188.
Fouleshurst, Matt, do, 182.

Marg., w. of, 132.

Fouleye, Kalph de, 161.
Fourde, Wm., 232.
Fourneaux, Bobt. de, 64, 60.

Joan, w. of, 64, 60.

Foweler, Kt., Bic, 179.
Fowler, Brian, 207, 211.
Fowke, John, 184.

Bog., 211.

Fox, Bog., 146.
Foxall, Hy., 206.

Alice, w. of, 206.

Foxton, John, 208.
Foyrh, Edw., 210.
Frauneys, Bic, 230.
Fraunceys, Bobt., 308, 310.
Frayford (Freeford), 194.
Frebody, Thos., 10.

Bic, 102, 104, 167.

Lucy, w. of, 102, 104,

167.

Wm., 125.

Wm., 8. and h. of, 125.

Arm., Hy., 823.

Frebody, of Duddeleye, John, 87, 100,

106.
— — ^ Alian, w. of,

100, 106.
Frecheville, John de, 38.
Freebody, see Frebody.
Free- warren, Charter of, 289.
Free warren, 315.
Freford, 20, 88, 57, 191.

Kt., John de, 20, 88, 67, 105.

Wm. de, 20.

Chiy., John de, 53, 95, 112.

Wm., 8. of, 112.

John, 8. of, 112.

302.

Bic. de, 131.
Chiy., Wm. de, 142.

John, 8. of, 142.

John de, 154, 255, 296, 297,

Marg., w. of, 296, 297.

and see Frayford.

Freman, Balph, 113, 124, 129.
EUz., w. of, 113, 124,

129.

Thos., 208.

Fremon, Amice le, 4.

of Stretton, Adam le, 4.

of Amynton, J3hn le.

32.

32, 33.

of, 86.

- of Leyynton, Bog. le,

of Barre, John le, 37, 86.
— — Isa., TN .

xxu.

INDEX.

Freville, Bald, de, 22, 127, 102.

Ueo., 194, 216.

Frith, 224.

Froddeswall, Wm. de, 4.
Frodeleje, Wm. de, 90.
Frodesham, 309.

Frodebbam, Win. de, 260, 264, 306,
309, 311, 812.

Thomatfine, d. of, 260.

Marg. de, 307, 309.

Frythe, Edw., 231.
Fulchay, Math, de, 272.
Fulfen, 132, 133.

Ric. de, 35.

Amice, w. of, 35.

Fulford, 188, 214, 223, 238.
Fulford, Wm. de, 87.
Fulfyn, 181.
Futhuwt, 188.
Fyld, 224.
Fjlom, John, 126.
i^Dch, John, 130.
Fynche, of Werselowe, Ric. 3.
Fynchenefeld, Ric. de, 148.
Fynchyngfeld, Wm. de, 14.
Fynderne, Thos., 199.
Fjnnes, Ric, 212.
Fjnney, Wm., 227.

Law, 227.

Fyssherwicke, 194, 199, 201.
Fyssherwykewod, 226.

Gamel, Nic, 10.

Gaol of the King ai Stafford, Wm. le

Orfever, Sub. Custos of, 147.
Gardyner, Adam, 204.

Joan, w. of, 204.

Garlaund, Thos., 170.

Kat, w. of, 170.

Garsall, 217, and tee Geryngesbalgh.
Gascoign, Wm., 184.
Gasteneye, Cbiv., Thos. de, 34, 102.
• Joan, f . w. of,

102.
Gatacre, arm., Wm., 184, 191, 192,

193.
Gauleye, John de, 130.
Gayton, 29, 180, 187, 188.
Gaywode, of Horsebrok, Wm. de, 67.

Hy. de, 68.

Alice, w. of, 68.

Geffrey, of Salop, Walt., 15.

John, 8. of, 15.

Gem, John, 201.

Gerard, Kt., Thos., 196, 232.

Gernum, Rog., 272, 279.

John, 279.

Gerrard, Gilb., 218.

Gervays, Robt., 205.

Gerveyse, of Wolvemehampton, Ric,

122, 140.
Gerveys, of Wolveruehampton, John,

140, 156, 166.
£liz., f. w. of,

140, 156.
Geryngeshulgh (Garshall) near Mele-

wych, 29, 34.
Gevons, Ric, 236.
Giffard, of Chilington, John, 83, 101,

276.

Chiv., Edm., 153.

Arm., Thos., 184, 186, 214.

Kt., John, 185, 187, 220.

Eliz., w. of,

Vsee Giffard.

187.
Gifiart
Gifford
Gilbert, Wm., 59, 63, 67, 68, 72, 73,

74 92 94.
— ^ — '— Alice, d. of, 59, 63, 67,

68, 72, 73, 74, 92, 94.

Petron., d., Alice, d of,

73, 92, 94.

Robt., 90.

Giaoroe, Thos., 56.

Marg., w. of, 56.

Gloucester, Caumpdene, in co., 24.

Longebergh, in co., 43.

— Longeford, near 136.

Dounhatherleye, near, 136.

Gnoushale, Coton, near, 48.

Pet. de, 276.

Gk)defrey, Adam, 70,

John, 84.

: Joan, f. w. of, 84.

Godhale of Tetenhale, Rog., 150.
Golde, Wm., 171.
ThoB. 8. of, 171.

Rog., 171.

Thos., 8. of, 171.

Goldsmyth, Rog. le, 87.

Agnes, ir. of, 87.

Golston, G^eo., 230.
GonstoD, Hugh de, 166.
GoppeshuU, 294, 295, 297.
GorstbuU, Gilb. de, 35.

Amice, d. of, 35.

Joan, d. of, 35.

Go8, PhU., 16.
Gosebrok, Wm. de, 33.
Goshale, Robt. de, 27.
Gospelynd, 185.
Gouteby (Goatby), 54.

^™'«T'«'' Ue. Qretewich.
Gratwich J

Graltan, 18.

Gray of Codenor, John le, 50, 70, 86.

Grazebrook, $ee Gresebvok and Gres-

brok.

INDEX.

XXUL

G^rendale, Walt, de, 76.

Grendon, 80, 40, 123, 267, 259, 261,
263, 266, 290, 292, 294, 296, 296»
297, 301, 304, 308, 314, 816, 328,
324, 331, 382.

— near Botoidon, 116.

Balph de, 7, 80, 42, 98, 254,
255, 290, 291, 294, 295, 296.

Ric, B. of, 98.

-^-^— ^— Robt., B. of, 7.

Ralph, 8. of, 7, 252,

296, 298, 302.

Joan, w. Ralph, b. of, 7,
252, 296, 298, 302.

Sib., f. w. of, 30, 297.

Robt. de, 30, 63, 157, 257,

292, 294, 295, 297, 298.

— Joan, B., of, 298.

Adam de, 44.

of Gajton, Ralph, 252, 281.

Joan do, 294.

Ralph, 295.

Robt., B. of, 296.

Joan, w. Robt., 8. of,

the elder Ralph, 296.

-^-^— Isa., f. w. of,

296.
G-rene, near Stafford, 5.

Hy. de, 56.

Ana., w. of, 56.

Edm, 227.

otherwise Aldered John, 235.

May,

296.

w. of, 235.

John, 289.

Geo., 239.

Joan, w. of, 239.

Grenley, 180.
Gresebrok, Ric. de, 7.

Robt. de, 14, 161, 252, 254,

291.
Greeeley, tee Greseleye.
Gresleye, John de, 15, 44.

Geof . de, 17, 83, 87, 94, 98.

Edm., 8. of, 87, 94.

Marg., f. w. of, 17, 83,

98.

Robt., B. of, 87, 94.

157.

Robt. de, 17, 71.

lyan de, 17, 71.

Marg. de, 71.

Pet. de, 71.

— ^— Geof., 8. of, 71.

Chiv., John de, 83, 157.

Joan, w. of

Cartel. 83.

Chiv., Robt. de, 98.

Et., John de, 110.

-^_ Joan, w. of, 110.

GreBleye, Rog. de. 111.

Hy. de, 129.

Kt.,Wm. 188, 211, 218, and

tee Greyiley.
GreBbrok of ShenBtone, Robt. de, 36,

51.

— — — John, 8. of, 36,

61.

42.

Hy. de, 42.

• John, 8. of.

John de, 63.

Gh-esley, tee Greseleye.

Gretewych (Gratwich), 93, 232, 244,
246, 247, 249, 261, 253, 256, 267,
258, 279, 281, 282, 285, 286, 287,
288, 293, 299, 800, 802, 810, 813,
816, 324, 332.

Gretewyj, tee Gretewych.

Grettewye, tee Gretewych.

Gretton, 9.

Grevill, Kt., Edw., 182.

Fulke, 193.

Kt., Fulk, 199.

Eli«b., w. 199.

Grey of Rotherfeld John, 128.

Arm., Tho8., 184, 227.

Givyhill, 189.

Gr^ndon, tee Grendon.

GhreyBley, Jas., 185.

Anth., 185.

Griffin, tee Ghriflyn.

Griffith Rese Ap., 112, 127, 160, 161,
169.

Joan, w. of, 112, 127,

160, 169.

Kt., Gteo.. 189, 200, 216.

Walt., 238, 328.

Griffyn, John, 24, 103.

Wm., B. of, 24.

Wm., 24, 163.

^— Alian, f. w. of, 24,

168.

Alian, 66.

of Colton, John, 168, 164.

Geof., 274.

Griffyth, tee Griffith.
GroBtchyll, 181.
Grosvenour, Marg. la, 27.

of Ruddeheth, Robt. le, 27.

Ralph, B. of, 27.

Thofl., 192, 198, 204, 213.

Ralph, 198, 204, 213.

Marg., w. ThoB., 198, 204.

Anne, w. Ralph, 204, 213.

GroTC, Wm., 202.

GroTcnour, Robt. le, 22, 27, 35.

Robt., B. of, 22, 27,

85.
Gruffith, tee Griffith.
Grym of Bruggeford, John, 156.

XXIV.

INDEX.

arym, Win., 124.

Tho8., 126.

of Little Hejwode, John, 125,

126.

Alda, f. w. of.

126.
arjndall, Marm. de, 109, 112.
Quatteleje, 33.

G-uattesleje, Sim. de, 77, 81, 88.
John, 8. of, 77, 81,

88.
Guienne, 814.

^funston, 211, and see Qonston.
Gjbbyns, Wm., 228.

Bic, 228.

Marg. w. of, 229.

Gjfford, see Giffard.

Haokwell, 194.

Haddon, Nether, 68.

Hagenjate (Uaujard), Bog. de, 273.

Hagbongate, Walt, de, 272.

Hafflay, 190.

Haledon, Bog. de, 107.

Alice, w. of, 107.

ThoB. de, 145.

Ualentone (Haughton), Kt., Bobt. de,

70.
Hales, 186.
Halesowen, 186.
Halesoweyn, Abbot of, 57.
Halej, John, 227.

Elixb., w. of, 227.

Hales, Aston in, 239.

Norton, in le, 326.

Halfhide, 45, 115.

Halghton, Chiv., Thos. de, 157, 299.

Bobt. de, 167. 299.

Hump, de, 308, 310.

Halle of Alrewjch, Balph atte, 90.

Bobt. atte, 90.

^_ Agnes, w. of, 90.
Wm. atte, 166.

Bic, s. and h.

of, 166.
Halloughton, otherwise Haughton,

224.
Halsej, Bobt. de, 21.
Halys, 194.
Hamblecott, 187.
Hamburj, 39, 42, 55.
Hamerton, 180.
Hamerwiche, 286, and see Home-

riche.
Hamewode, Longedon near, 17.
Hammersley, Wm. de, 36, 37, 77,

117.

Hampstal, Bydeware, 29.
Hampsted, 177, 219.
Hampton, Bic. de, 5, 95, 103, 119.
Alice, d. of, 5.

Thos. de, 29.

Balph, s. of, 29.

John de, 37, 103, 131, 167,

263, 313, 314, 316.

EUzb., f. w. of, 103,

131.

Bog. de, 126.

Bic, s. of, 126.

Wm. de, 147, 160.

Bobt., s. of, 147.

Balph de, 147.

Edith, f. w., John de, 167. .*.

Hanbeiye, see Hanbury.

Hanbury, 31, 184, 204, 233, 236.

Hanbury 0, see Hanbury.

Hancburche, 237.

Handesaore, 192, 194, 201, 209, 217,

225, 227.
Handlo, Chiv., John de, 11.
Handsworth, 10, 31, 33, 127, 177, 183,

185, 187, 190, 193, 196, 198, 207,

215, 219, 229.
Handysacre, see Handesacre.
Haneookes, of Allerwiuh, John, 22.
Hanyard, see Haghengate.
Harbourne, see Horborne.
Harcourt, Sim. de, 120.

Agnes, d. of, 120.

Chiv., Bic. de, 95.
Bobt., 198, 211.
Kt., John, 198.
Thos., 206, 210, 218.
Alian de, 328.
Walt., 218, 219.

Hansacre, see Handeaacre.
Hardeshull, John de, 292.
Hardwyke, 202, 238.
Hardyng, Bic, 33, and see Horde-

wyke.
Hareoourt, see Harcourt.
Hamynglowe, 235.
Harper, Bic, 188, 232.

Edw.. 204.

Harpere, of Willenhale, John le, 133,

134.
Harpur, John le, 162.
Harwell, arm., Thos., 186.
Hamynglowe, 195.
Harpesfeld, otherwise Mitt or Edw.,

216.
Anne,

216.
Harynton, Chi?., Hy. de, 78.
Haselin, 139.

Haselor, 126, 194, 220, 224.
Haselyndene, Bobt. de, 16.
Hastang, Mons., Thos., 22.

INDEX.

XXV.

Hastang, John le, 24, 100, US, 129.

John, B. of, 116, 129.

Joan, f. w. of, 24.

Blanche, w. of, 11 S.

Ric. de, 24.

Hump, de, 45.

Chi7., John de, 78, 101, 129,

146, 158.

Archdea. of Coventrj, Hump.

de, 87, 94.

of Chebuaeje, John de, 129,

Hastank, late Archdeac. of Coyentry,

Hump, de, 104.
Hatton, 233.

Hauekeston see Hauketton.
Haaghton, see Alecton, Halghton, and

Halentone.
Haukeston, John de, 36, 38, 117.

Dulcia, w. of, 38, 117.

Alan de, 43.

John, B. of 43.

Bic. de, 63.

Agnes, w. of, 63.

Chiv., John de, 93, 107, 149,

160, 156.

—^ Ana., w. of, 149,

166.

Hugh de, 276.

Haunt on, 8, 164, 220.

HauwjB, 8im., 13.

— ^— — ^— Julia, f. w. of, 13.

Nic., B. of, 13.

Hawaid, Kt., Thos., 180.
HawkjuB, Thofl., 203.

otherwise Fissher, ThoB., 193.

Wini.,

w., 193.
Hawlmend, 207.
Haj, Step. 8. Ric. in the, 94.
Hay, Ric, in the, 61, 63, 65, 67, 68,

73, 92, 94, 95.

Alian, f. w. of.

61,63,65,67,68.

92, 95.

John, s. of, 73,

68.

of Melewych, Ric. in the,

of, 68.
Heddeslandes, 201.
H*»itun, Osbert de, 273.
Henri, of Stretton, Adam, 67.

John, 8.

of, 67.

Wm., 8. of, 67.
Heley, Ric, 198.

-^— — Anne, w., 198.

Henshawe, Ric, 220.

Isa., w..of, 220.

Henry, of Yoxhale, Gilb., 39.

Wm.,B.

Eliz., w.

Henry, of Yoxhale, Qilb., John, s. of,

39.
— ^— the younger Gilb, 39.
— — — — "Wm., B.

of, 39.

Duke, 291.

HenryoB, of Wodnesbury, G-eof., 21-.
John, B.

of, 24.

of Whitwyk. Hy., 146.

Henrys, of Stretton, Adam, 53, 67.
Adam,

B. of, 53, 67.
Herdewyk, Robt. de, 66.

' Lynde, John de, 156.

Isa., w. of, 155.

Hereford, Marg., Countess of, 50.

and Essex, John de Bohun,late

E. of, 50.

Hump, de

Bohum, late E. of, 137.

Walt., Viscount, 206, 208.

Helegh, 139.

Hercy, Hercye, John, 219, 225, 226,

238.
' Elizb., w. of,

219, 225, 226, 238.
Hereforton, pars, of Ch. of Aston-upon-

Trent, John de, 41.
Herlaston, Clerk, Rog. de, 148.
Hermytage, 194.
Heron, Odard, 60.

Thos., B. of, 60.

Heronyille, Hy. de, 24, 63.

John, s. of, 24, 58.

John de, 25.

' — Wm. de, 103, 171.

Joan, w. of, 171.

Herthull, Chiy., Ric. de, 160.

Adam de, 150.

Robt. de, 292.

Hertyndon (Hartingdon), 13.
Hervy, Ric, 21.

Emma, f. w. of, 21.

of Colton, John, 21.

Adam, 33.

of Tene, John, 145.

Hervng, Thos., 38.
Heslarton, John de, 76.
Hewestere (Dyer), of Lychefeld, Wm.
le, 51, 52.

Wm., s.

of, 51.

Agnes,

d. Wm., s. of, 51.
Hewet, Rog., 56.
Heyley, 198, 213.

Heyley, Caetell, 213, and see Helegh.
Heythe, 200, 217.
Heyward, Rol., 226.
Heywode, 180, 194.

XXVL

INDEX.

Heywode, G^t., 150, 154, 194.

Little, 125, 185, 194.

Wm. de, 130.

Hezstall, Hump., 264,

181.

Hextall, Hy. de, 280.
Hidecopenhall, 182, 193.
Higgyns, Ric, 226.

Marg., w. of, 226.

Hildenton, 87, 124, 202, 214, 225, 226,

238.
Hilrydware, see Hillridware.
Hill, 213.

Rol., 193, 194.

John, 189, 200, 202.

Marg., w. of, 189.

Jas., 206.

Hillary, Kt., Bog., 5, 56, 103, 127| 144,

154, 157.
"Rog.y B. of, 154,

157.
Rog., 25, 28, 30, 49, 65, 104,

111, 120, 123, 125, 131.

Hy., 25.

Ric, 77.

Robt., 77, 81.

Chiv., Rog., 126.

Kt.. Wm., 157, 166.

B.og.y 8. of, 157,

165.

HUlridware, 218, 227.
Hilton, see Hulton.
Himley, see Humeleye and Hymleye.
Hintes, see Hyntes.
Hixon, see Hughcesdon.
HoArcross, 212, and see Horecrosse.
Hod^eson, Wm., 223.
Hodinet, John de, 14, 89.
Hodnet, Co. Salop, see Hodinet.
Hogh, Ric. de, 44.

— — Hugh, 8. of, 44.

Holand, Kt , Rog. de, 4, 16.

Mat., f. w. of,

4, 16.

Robt. de, 53.

Mat., f. w. of, 53.

Kt., Robt. de, 63.

— ^— Robt., 8. and h.

of, 63.

Mat. de, 107.
'—^ —^ Rob., 8. and h. of, 107.

Chiv., Robt. de, 146.

John, 192.

Elizb., w. of, 192.

Ric, 192.

Holbarwe, Wm. de, 10, 89.

Hy. de, 10.

pars, of Ch. of Eldestoke, Ric.

de, 131.
Holbroke, Rog., 225, 231.
Joan, w. of, 225, 231.

Holdun the elder, Wm., 62.

Lucy,

w. of, 62.
Holland, see Holand.
Holies, Wm., 219.
Holme, 188.
Holney, 291.
Holt, John de, 163, 164.
Holte, Edw., 193.
Holyngton, 178, 182, 188, 189.
Holys, Wm. atte, 153.

Marg., w. of, 153.

Home, 199.

Homeriche, 194, 220, 230.
Homereslegh, see Hammersloy.
Homeresleye, Homerele, see Ham<

mersley.
Hondesworth, see Handesworth.
Honetoft, John de, 163.

— — John, 8. of, 163.

Honforde, 237.
Hoo, Ric, 190.

Kat., w. of, 190.

Hope, Hump., 230.
Hopkyns, Rog., 73.

Joan, "w. of, 73.

- Tho8., 8. of, 73.

Hoppas, 220, 235.

Hopper, Alice, 201.

Hopton, Jas. de, 50.

Julia, f. w. of, 50.

153,212,238.
Church of, 212.

Hop was, 212.
Horbome, 183, 185.
Horde, Alan, 184, 189, 194.

Dor., w. of, 194,

Hordewyke, Thos., 224.

Joan, w., 224.

Horecrosse, 215.

Horlaston, 220.

Homebume, 186.

Hominglowe, 76, 193, 194, 196, and

see Haminglowe.
Horsbrok, 118.

Wm. do, 160.

Edith, w. of, 160.

Horseleye, 145.
Horton, 66, 181, 199.

Walt., 192.

Horwood, 224.

Wm., 185.

Hounden, 204.
Houndhyle, 204.
Houton, Walt. de.
Howard, see Haward.
Huderton, or Hatherton, 234.
Hudleshale (Hillsdale), 39.

Hy. de, 39, 92.

Agnes de, 92.

Hudleston, Ric, 224.

INDEX.

XXVIL

Hudlenton, Ric, Sib., w. of, 224.
Hugford, Thos., 323.
Huggeleje, 45, 126.
Huggeson, Wm., 89.
Hugh, Wm., B. of, 162.
Hiighcesdon (Hixon), 43, 89.

Walt, do, 89.

Robt., s. of, 89.

Wm., 6. of, Robt., B. of,

89.
Hughet, John, 135.
Hulton, 3, 237.

Norton, near, 69.

Mat. de, 21.

Hultjngton, 183.
Uumelejr, 165.
Hunte, Nic. le, 48.

of Heyford, John le, 85.

— ^^— Nic, 8. of, 85.

Wm. le, 143, 146, 162.

Vie. of Ch. of Penue, John le.

162.

Hy. le, 170.

Huntjndon, Ralph de, 80.

Robt., 8. of, 80.

^— Ric, 8., Robt. of, 80.

Nic de, 89.

John de, 89.

Wm. de Clynton, Earl of, 67.

194.

Hurst, 216.
Hurstmedowe, 223.
Hufle, Gent., Thos., 179.

Marg., w. of, 179.

Hussej, Bart., 233.

Mary, w. of, 233.

Huxston, 208, and »ee Hughcesdon.
Hyde, Thos. de la, 96.

Marg., w. of, 96.

Robt. de, 151.

Julia, w. of, 161.

Chi v., John de, 1G8.

Alice, w. of.

169.

Hydecopynhall, see Hidecopenhall and
see Lehide.

Hyggyns, Ric, 204.

Marg., w. of, 204.

Hyggjnsnn, John, 204.

Hyghwall, Hugh, 212, 215.

Hykesden, 183, 185, and see Hugh-
cesdon.

Hjlderston, see Hilderston.

llylle}**«Hm.

Hylton, 232, and see Hulton.
Hymley, 195.
Hynkele, John de, 72.

Joan, w. of, 72.

Hynkeleye, Osbert de, 18, 42, 296.
Chiv., John de, 91.

Hynkeleye, John de, 101, 124.

Alesia, w. of, 101.

Hynkelyng, Wm., 4.

Hynkys, Yeoman, Thos., 235.

Hynse, 183, 184.

Hynstoke, 121.

Hyntes, 27, 164, 179, 194, 217.

Agnes, 210.

Ralph de, 246.

Hynton, 194.

Hyntys, Phil., 219.

Hyzton, 180, and see Hughcesdon.

Ibestoke, Abbot of Burton, John de,
142.

Ibule, 12, 105.

Ideshale (Allbrighton), 96.

Ham, 198, 201, 203.

Ingestre, 212, 213, 232, 244, 246, 247,
261, 253, 254, 257, 258, 259, 260,
261, 265, 271, 281, 282, 286, 287,
288, 290, 291, 293, 299, 806, 310,
813, 316, 321, 323. 824, 332, 335.

or Mar esch alius, Hugh de, 243.

Aline,

h. of, 243.

Isa , Lady of, 254.

Phil., pars, de, 274.

Inkepen, Arm., Ric, 192.

Anne, w. of,

192.
Ingleby, John, 209.
Ippistones, Kt., John de, 64, 60.
— — - John, s. and h.

of, 64, 60.

Eliz., f. w. of.

64,60.
Ipstanes, John de, 61.

Phil. de. 26, 35.

Nic de, 36.

Wm. de, 168.

Isa, f. w. of, 168, and

see Ippisfones.
Iracle of Stafford, Ric, 6, 10.
— — - Marg., f. w. of,

5,10.
Ivesone of Eccleshale, Adam, 117.
Ivo (de Mutton), Ivo, i. of, 273.

Geof., b. of, 273.

lylton (Hilton) 219.

James, Edm., 219.
Japes, Robt., 88.
Jarkenyille, W^m. de, 99.
Alice, w. of, 99.

XXVIIL

INDEX.

Jarkenyille, John, b. of, 99.

Wm., 8., John, s. of,

99.
Jefiferey, Wm., 217.
Jekes, John, 218.

Bic, 218.

Joan, w. of, SIS.

Jenjnges, John, 229.

Eliz., w. of, 229.

Jerreys, Bic, 187.
Johnson, 225.
Joly, John, 202.
Jones, John, 221.
Josselyn, Ralph, 177.

John, 177.

Cecily, w., 177.

Judde, Wm., 324.

Jurdan of Somerford, Wm., 63.

Knyghteley, Rio., 102.

Jurden, John, 213.

Ric, 219.

Justice, Rog., 324.

EalughuU, 154.

Kayeriswelle (Caverswall), Rog. de, 70.
Alecia, w. of, 70.

Kt., Wm., Lord of, 70.

Rog., b. of, 70.

Kay, Robt., 95.
Keel, 127, 146.
Kelylston, 335.*
Kelyng, Wm., 215.
Kempe, Rog., 146.

Sim., 146.

Kempcleye in co. Salop, 267.
Ketaipston, £dw., 236.
Kenemarton, 136, 137.
Kengeley of Mackeley, Ric. de, 80,

86.
Ken of Hounesworth, Wm. le, 14.
Kilboume, Wm. de, 15.
Kingley, 178, and see Kynguslegh.
Kinver, see Kynefare and Kynrer.
Knef^hton, see Knighton.
Kneyeton, Hy. de, 13.

Matt, de, 139.

Kt., Hy. de, 139.

Knighteley, see Knyghteleye.
Knighton in le Hales. 4, 193, 195.

Wm., 4.

-__ Wm., 8.

of, 4.

Rog. de, 4.
Wm., 8.

s., Wm., 8. of, 4.
and tee Knyghton.

Adam,

Kniveton, Hy. de, 14, and see Kneye-
ton and Knyyeton.

Knott, Anne, 221.

Knotte, Rog., 103.

Knotton (Knutton), 43, 56, 72, 77,
225, 236.

Hy. de, 26.

Knyght, Barth., 323.

Knyghteleye, 83, 106.

John de, 17, 24, 86, 41, 120,

168, 160, 170, 171.

Robt. de, 24, 79, 80, 167, 168.

Alice, f . w. of, 24, 80.

Arm., £dm., 187.

Ur8ula^90.

and *^tf^nTtlegh.

Knyght eton, Step.* de, 166.
Knypesleye, 146.

Wm. de, 146.

Knytlegh, Robt. de, 106, 277.

Maiy, w. of, 106.

Knyyeton, Hump., 209, 211.
Kokenage, Robt. de, 162.

Marg., d. of, 162.

Kokestone, pars, of the Ch. of Weston,

John de, 114.
Kybbulston, 209.
Kybbulton, 232.
Kynefare, 77.
Kyngeston, Leyes, Robt. de, 285.

Wm., s. of, 285.

Bakpuys, 314.

Kynestor, 183.

Kynewaston, 118.

Kynges, Bromleye, 53, 55, 68, 106,

113, 114, 142, 147, 210.
Kyngesford, Bobt. de, 85.
Kyngesley, 309.
Kynges Swyneford, 77.
Kyngeston, 208.
Kynguslegh, 81, 82.
Kynnersleye, John, 184,

Dor., w. of, 184.

Thos., 209, 211.

- Bobt. de, 310.

Kynyer, 186, see Kynfare.
Kytson, Thos, 183.

Lacy, late Countess Lincoln, Joan
de, 9.

Jas., s. and h. of, 9.

John de, 45, 126, 281.

Marg., w. of, 45, 126,

and see Lascy.
Lancaster, Earl of Derby, Hy. de, 6,

297.
form. Earl of, Thos., 16.

INDEX

XXIX.

Lancaster, Hj., b. and h. of Thos.,
Earl of, 16.

Hy., Earl of, 40, 68, 86.

the Earl of, 255.

Lane, Rio. in the, 86.

of Tresel, Nic. in the, 62.

Mat., w. of, 62.

111.

of Hampton, Wm. in the,

of Tresoote, Rog. in the, 165.

Thoa., 206, 207.

aeo., 207.

Joan, 207.

' and tee Lone.
Langeleje, Chiv., Thos. de, 109, 116.
Alice, w. of,

109, 116.
Langham, Geo., 224.
Langston, Jaa., 286.

Elean., w. of, 236.

Laplej, 198, 201.
Lappel^e, prior of, 123, 126.
Lascj, /ohn, 100, 105.

Ana., w. of, 100, 105.

Laaselles, G-eo., 218.

Brian, 238.

Lathebery, Ric, 232.

Lathom, Thos. de, 256.

Latimer, otherwise Latner, John, 212,

^— -^— — Joan, w.,

212.
Latymere, John, 201.

Joan, w., 201.

Launde, John de la, 88, 97.

— — ^— Nic, 9. of, 97.

Lawton, John, 228.
Leche, John de, 180.

Ralph, b. of, 130.

Esq., Francis, 192.

Lecroft, John de, 49.

• Nic. de, 49.

Lee, 216.

near Dorlaston, 196.

John de, 27, 28, 29, 101.

— — Amice, w. of, 27.

of Berleston, Rio. de, 84, 93.

Amice, w. of,

84,93.

Wm. del, 171.

Wm., s. of, 171.

Thos. del, 171.
Hy. del, 171.
John del, 171.
Ralph, 191.

Joan, w., 191.

Kt. Hy., 195, 216.

Anne, w. of, 195, 216.

Hugh, 208.

Eliz., w. of, 208.

Leek, 122, 162, 224.
Leeton, 189.

Lega, Ric. de, 70.

Robt. de, 70.

Leger, Kt., John Seynt, 199.

Kat., w. of, 19^.

Legh (Leigh), 12, 51, 66, 70, 90, 188,
226.

Felde, near, 99.

near Chekkeleyo, Ch. of, 12.

Rog. de, 12, 13, 82, 104, 115.

Thos., s. of, 115.

Thos. de, 38, 57, 68, 89.

the elder, Robt. de, 51, 90.

Robt., 8. of,

90.

John, 8. of, 51.

the younger, Robt. de, 51, 66,

Robt., 8.

of, 90.

John de, 86, 141.

Joan, w. of, 141.

Ric. de, 98.

Marg., f. w. of, 98.

Walt, de, 276.

find tee Lega and Leighe.

Leghe, see Legh.
Leghtone, Wm. de, 122.
Lehide, 214.
Leia, Ger., 246.
Leighe, 226.
Leighton, see Leghtone.
Levedale, 244.
Leyeson, Geof. de, 14.

of Wolyemehampton, Ric, 100,

102, 104.

Nic, 185.

Jas., 185, 198.

John, 185, 191, 203, 207.

Levesone of Willenhale, Geof. de, 71.

Rog., 133, 133, 134.

Geof., 132.

Ric, 133. 134, 143, 146, 170.

Wm., 133.

. Sim., 133.

John, 133, 231, 238.

Cecil, w. of, 231.

C.'em., 133.

Edw., 191, 193, 195.

EUz., w. of, 191, 193,

195.

Arm., John, 214, 215, 217, 223,

229, 231.

Joyce, w. of.

241.

Jas., 263.

Levet, John, 129.

Levinton, (Loynton) 32, 33, 36.

Rog. de, 6, 25.

Ralph, B. of, 25.

3d.

the younger, Rog. de, 25, 32,

XXX.

INDEX.

TieTinton, the younger, Bog. de, Julia,
f. w. of, 25, 32, 36.

Rog., le Lord of, 32, 33.

Alice, w. of, 32,

33.

Balpb, B. of, 32,

John de, 32.

Levynton, see Levinton.

Lewes, Hump., 203, 213.

Rose, 237.

Leycestre, Bog. de, 35.

Ric. de, 133.

Wm., 179.

Allan, w. of, 179.

Leyehe, see Leche.

Leycroft, 198.

Leyes, Ric. de, 70.

— '■ Robt. de, 70.

Leicester, Aylestone, in co., 109.

Leigh, see Legh.

Lestraunge, Chiv., Hamon, 36.

John, 289.

Lesquier, Thos., 139.

Lichefeld, 18, 21, 34, 35, 79, 85, 94,
132, 133, 142, 179, 181, 186, 191,
197, 199, 200, 204, 205, 207, 208,
213, 215, 218, 220.

Whyttyngton, near, 226.

Thos. de, 302.

Mat., w. of, 302.

Bic, Bis. of, 306.

Liswyn, Bic, 106, 114.
Lockesleye, Jas. de, 61 .

Bobt., 8. of, 61.

Little, 94.

103, 280.

Locksley, see Lockesleye.
Lodelowe, Chiv., Wm. de, 23.

Mat., f. w. of,

23.
Lodge, Thos., 198, 203.

Marg., w. of, 203.

Loges, John de, 24.

John, B. of, 24.

Isa., w., John, s. of, 24.

Eliz. de, 28.

John, 8. and h. of, 28.

otherwise Lodge, Edw., 196.

LoUington, 193.
Leygh, see Legh.
Leyghes, Bic. de, 154.

Marg., w. of, 154.

Leyeyiig, Robt., 148.
Litelton, Arm., JohTi, 188.
Littleton, Thos., 321, 323, 324, 325.
Joan, w. of, 321, 323,

324.

John, 326.

Justice of Common Pleas, Sip

Thos., 326.

Littleton, Et., Sir Thos., 828.

Wm. Burley,

father-in-law of, 328.

329.

Bic, s. of, 329.
ThoB., 8. of,

Elen., d. of,
Alice, d. of, 329.

Edw., 329.

Dame Jane, 331, 333.

Joan, wid., 335.

and see Lyttelton.

London, Hugh de, 250.
Lone, Hugh in the, 37.

Ric in the, 64.

Marg., w. of, 64.

of Hampton, Bic. de la, 89.

— Marg., w. of.

89.

Wm., de la, 98.

of Wolvemehampton, Ric. in

the, 145, 150, 151.

Marg., w. of, 151.
Longdon, 181, 194, 203, 208, 237, 238.
LoDgebergh, in co. Glonc, 43.
Longedon, 28, 74, 91, 211, 234.

near Hamewode, 17.

John de, 62.

AgneB, f . w. of, 62.

Longeford, 169.

near Glouc, 137.

Chiv., Nic. de, 50, 70, 86, 168.

• the younger, Nic de, 136.

Alice, w. of,

136.

Nigel de, 169.

Marg., w., 169.

— Oliver, s. of, 169.

John, 8. of, Oliver, 8. of,

Nigel, Nic s., John, s. of, 169.
Longeton, 56.
Longford, Balph de, 18.
Longnore, 186, 188.
Lonketon, 207.

Lotemav of Staff., John, 130.
Lovat, John, 237.
Love, Edw.. 214.
Lovell, Kt., Thos., 182.

Phil., 247, 249.

Baron of Minster Lovel, in co.

Oxford, John, 249.
Lowe, Wm. atte, 26.

of Bisshebury, Adam atte, 53.

Bic, 178.

Eliz., 8. and h. of,

169.

178.

Eliz., 178.
John, 179.

Mary, d. and h. of

INDEX.

XXXI.

Lowe, John, Anne, w., 179.
Loxlej, 183.

Ot., 216.

Little, 216.

Loynton, see Lerinton.
Lucj, Wm., 822.
Lumpe, Geo., 233.
Lundertkorp, Chi v., Wm. de, 47.
Luntley. 192.
LutttJeje, 125, 203.

Phil, de, 51., Ill, 118, 12 1.

125, 131, 134, 136, 141, 144, 150,
189, 195. 200, 222.

Kat.,f. w. of, 125, 131,

141.
Joan, w. of, 158, 159.

John de, 154.

Liittelhay of Bromwych, Thos., 37.
Lychefeld, see Lichefeld.
LychefTeld, see Licaefeld.
Lycorye, Kalph, 77, 79.

Joan, w. of, 77. 70.

Phil., 8. of, 125, 131.

Lye, John de, 158, 159.
Lynacres, John, 203.

Alice, w. of, 203.

Lyngeham, Thos., 200.

Joan, w., 200.

Lynton, Wm. de, 91.

Wm., 8. of. 91.

Lyons, Chiv., Mons. John de, 156.
Lysle, Arth., vis., 184.
Elizb., w. of,

184.
Lyswys, 210.
Lyttelton, Arm., John, 192.

Brid., w. of,

192.

Edw., 205, 210., 218.

Rector of Ch. of Mounslow,

John, 214.

Thos., 316.

Joan, w., 316.

Lyttloy, otherwise Parsons, Wm., 229.

Isa., w.

of, 229.
Lytton, Kt., Robt., 179.
Wm., 179.

Machell, John, 206.

Joan, w. of, 206.

Maclcsfyld, Ralph, 204.
Macumeys, Adam, 15.
Madeley, 188, 191, 193, 199.

at., 199.

Little, 199.

Mad eleye- under- Lyme, 33.
Madley, Alphegh, 178, 182.

Makley, Ralph de, 95.

Ric, b. of, 95.

John, b. of, 95.

Robt., 202.

Malkyn, John, 213.
Mallebranche, Wm., 272.
Malory, Thos., 316.
Maners, Kt., Ric., 201.

Marg., w. of,

201.

Manwaryng, Edw., 226.
Mappleton, Wm. de, 40.
Mapulton, 178.
Marchal of Ethelastc.n, Hugh le, 86.

— ^ Morghale, Nic, 94.

Marchynton, 68, 107, 121, 188, 200,

210, 236.

under Nedwode, 13, 72.

Mare, Pet. de, 292.
Mareschal, Anselm, 7.

Robt. de, 70.

Nic. de, 24.

Wm. de, 279.

de Aston, Robt. le, 286, 287.

Margery of Covene, Wm., 66.
Alice, d. of,

66.

John, 66.

John, 8. of, 66.

Wm., 8. of, 66.

•— Roff., 66.

Marketon (co. Derby), 28.
Marleberg, Rector of Oh. of Gretewyz,

Ric, 281.
Marmion, PbiL, 22.
Marmiun, Robt., 275.
Mamam, Thos. de, 101.

Wm. de, 101.

John» 8. and h. of, 101.

Mamham, Thos. de, 30, 8(3, 105.

Wm. de, 86, 105.

John, 8. and h. of, 86,

105.

Joan de, 92, and see Mamam.

Marson, 238.

Marston, 188, 201, 326, and M^Mersh-

ton and Merston.
Martyn, Wm., 117.

Wm., 8. of, 117.

John, 302.

Anab., w. of, 302.

Massy of Podynton, Hamon, 135.

Dunham, Chi v., Hamon, 135.

Ric. de, 135,

Mathawe, Hugh, 197.

Arth., 8. and h., 197.

Matthew, sen., Hy., 129.

John, 148.

Maureward, John, 54.

Wra., 8. and h. of, 54.

MauYcisin, Kt., Robt., 14, 16, 54.

XX xu.

INDEX.

Mauyejsin, Hugh, 46, 141.

Felici, f. w. of, 46.

Hy., 46, 142, 287.

Ann, f . w. of, 46, 142.

Robt. dp, 141, 142, 161.

ThoB., 8. of, 141.

Kt., Robe, de, 141, 142, 260.

Marg., f. w. of,

142.
Mavesjn, Budware, 192, 260.
Mawdelej, see Madelej.
Majdeleyhome, 189, 190.
Mayforde (Meaford), 190.
Maynard, John, 212.
Medilton, Hy., 217.

Kafc., w. of, 217.

MefPord (Meaford), 3, 190.
Meignel, Hugh, 27, 54.

Alesia, w. of, 27, 54.

Cliiv., Hugh de, 27.
Efc., Hugh de, 29, 139.
Wm. de, 142.

Meignill, we Meignel.

Meir, 199.

Melbom, Rector of Ch. of Grendon,

Sim., 263.
Melewich, 61, 68, 65, 67, 68, 72, 78,

74, 92, 95, 217, 280.

Qeryngeshalgh, near, 29, 34.

ThoB. de, 58, 72, 74, 92.

Sim., 8. of, 59, 74, 92.

Ric. de, 61, 65.

Geof., B. of, 61.

Marg., f . w. of.

61, 65.

Alice de, 77, 80.

Mellewych, see Melewich.
Melton, Arm., John, 181.

Marg., w. of,

181.
Menelangley (Meignill-Langley), 178.
Meneurs, Cniy., John de, 91.
Mercer, John, 217.
Mere, 157, 177, 181, 204, 222.
— — near Chauldon, 159.

Robt. de, 14, 276.

Ric. de, 42, 91.

Rog. de, 50.

Hy. of the, 129.

Ivo de, 273.

Wm. de, 283, 285.

and see Meir, 287.

Merewey, 204.
Merlay, Rog. de, 75.

Isa. de Someryille, d.

and h. of, 76.
Merser, John, 198.
Mersh, near Staff., la, 6.
Mershetoi), see Mersh ton.
Merehton (Marston), 123, 309.
near Blumenhull, 167.

MerBton, 325, 335.

Rog., 208.

Marg., w., 208.

326.

Eliz., 208.
£t., John, 326.

RoBC, wid. of,

MerveylouB of Elleford, Wm., 5.

Meryden, 331, 333.

otherwise, Alspath, 333.

"^^4^] "'^^^--

Meryng, Wm., 219.
Meshani, Rog. de, 166.
Meverel, Thos., 104, 178, 281.

Step, de, 271.

Meyford, 209.

Meygnil, Chiv., Hugh de, 296.

Meynell, Thos. de, 166.

of Staneshope, John, 168.

Michel, Hugh, 81, 88.

Middiltone, in co. Cambridge, Milton,

Alias, 178.
Milneholme Meadow, 238.
Milltown, 279.
Milwioh, see Melewich.
Mimmis, Sheriff Uriel (South), ThoB.,

279.
Minors, Wm., 203.
Kat., w. of, 203, and

see Meneurs.
Mitthun, Gnlf., 272.

Ivo de, 272.

Mitton, 217, 243, 244, 251, and see

Mitthun.

Ric, 184.

Modenale, 3, and see Mothersall.
Mogge, Alice, 197.
Mogynton, Walt, de, 9.
Mokeleston, 135.

Kt., Wm. de, 65.

'lhos.de, 65.

Chiv., Wm. de, 135.

Joan, f. w. of,

135.
Moldyng, Lucy, 146.
Mollesley, 237.

the elder, John de, 8, 19, 41 ,

53.

the younger, John de, 8.
John de, 14. 18, 67.

John, 8. of, 18.

Molyneux, Arm., Thos., 177.
Monemuth, Ric. de, 51.

Thos. de, 51.

Ric, 8. of, 61.

Montegomeri, Chiy., Walt, de, 136.

Ric, eldest s.

of, 136.
Montegomeiy, Wm. de, 158.
— ^— Mary, w. of, 158.

INDEX.

XX xm.

Monjasshe, 129.

Sim. of, 129.

Hy., t. of, 129.

Mor, Hj. en le, 28.

Alice, f. w. of, 28.

Eobt., i. of, 28.

John, 8. and h., 28.

More of Newburgh, Hy. de la, 119.

John, 216, 236.

Marg., w. of, 236.

Morehall, 196.

ThoB. de, 300.

Moresale, 194.

Mores, Norton en le, 192, 213.

Moreton, £dm. de, 36.

Thos., 184, 230.

John, 205.

Morf, 60, 65, 64, 124, 126, 136, 144,

220, 225.

PhiL de, 64.

Thofl. de, 124, 126, 148.

Agnes, w. of, 124, 126.

John, 8., Agnes, w. of,

12^i, 126.

Robt. de, 141.

John de, 141.

— Alice, f. w. of, 141.

MorfF 1 -ir -r

MorfPer**^^'^-

Morghale, 35, 181, and see Morughale.

Morballe, Adam del, 67.

Moarej, 212.

Morteyn, Wm. de, 6, 14, 38, 45.

Thos., B. of, 6, 14, 38,

46.

Rog. do, 45, 46.

Igi^ jr, 45 46.

Morton, 183. 185, 188,' 194.

John de, 5, 31.

John, 8. of, 31.

Joan, w. of, 5.

Adam de, 14, 25, 28, 31, 84, 36,

81, 84, 88, 93

84, 88, 93.

Thos., b. of, 31, 26, 81,
Wm., 8. of, 28, 34, 86,

81, 84, 88, 93.

Mic. de, 31.

Wm., 8. of, 31.

Edm. de, 81, 88, 93.

Wm. de. 111.

Hy., 227.

Marg., w. of, 227.

Morughale, 84, 90, 112, and see Morg-
hale.
Moeeley, in co. Worcester, 329.
Motelowe, see Motlowe.
Mothersall, 209.
Motlowe, Hy. do, 74, 173.
Motton, Thos. de, 66.
Mounslowe, 326.

Mountford, Wm., 316, 322, 323.

Sim., 323.

Mour, Hy., 279.
Moulston, in co. Salop.
Mountjoye, Lord, 197.
Mourton, £dm. de, 43.

' Wm., 8. of, 43.

Robt., B. of, 43.

Moxelowe, Hy. de, 103.
Mucegros, Robt. de, 246.

Mab., d. of, 246.

Muclestun, Adam, pars, of Ch. of,

164.
Mukleston, 21, 135, 167.

John de, irt7, 168.

John, 8. of, 167, 168.

Adam, &.¥. of, 167.

clerk, Adam de, 167,
and see Mokelestou.

Muleward of Bokeseye, John le, 5.
Mulewych, see Melewioh.
Malnehouses, 3.
Mulnemees, 69, 79, 153, 239.

Hy. de, 153.

John, 8. of, 153.

Mulnemes, see Mulnemees.

Murydene, Wm. de, 103.

Muryel, Wm., 129.

Muryman of Little Wyrleye, Adam,

24.
Murymon, Nic, 41, 47.
Muryweder of Brewode, Hy., 83.

Dion., w. of, 83.

Hy., 118, 171.

Musard, Hy., 103.

John, 116.

Musard, Sheriff, John, 142, 146, 147,

148, 170.
Musart, John, 134.
Musden, 203.
Mussegios, Robt., 137*

Cecil, 137.

Mustrel, Hy., 30.

Mutton, 282, 258, 259, 260, 273, 281,

282, 284, 287, 299, 300, 306, 309,

311, 313, 316, 324, 332, 335.

Phil, de, 70.

Wm. de, 70, 272.

John de, 70, 83.

Eudo de, 271, 272.

Ralph, s. of, 271.

Nic. de, 271.

Galf. de, 272.

Ralph de, 272, 273, 274, 275.

278, 285, 293.

Adam de, 273, 274, 275.

Wm., s., Ralph de, 274.

Phil., b., Adam, 275, 276, 277,

278, 282.

Isa., wid., Adam de,'275.

Petron, w., Phil., 275.

2 B

XXXIV.

INDEX.

MufctoD, Alice, w., Ralph de, 293.

Julia de, 293.

Ivo OP Eudo de (1166-1184),

243,244,245,249,253.

Ralph, 8. of, 245.

Ralph de, 244, 250.

Ralph de (1184-1228), 245.

Nic. de, 245.

John, B. of, 245.

Adam de (1230-1241). 246,

248,249.

Agnes de, 250.

PhU. de, 250.

Myddelmore. Rog., 232.
Myllward, Robt., 188, 200.

Hy., 20.5.

Mylwiche, 217, and see Melewioh.
Hjnera, Chiy., John, 96.

Isa., f. w., 96.

John de, 161.

Mynops, Edw., 209, 212.

Ralph, 236, and see Minora

and Meneurs.
Mytton, see Mitton and Mutton.

NaU, John, 234.

Elean., w. of, 234.

Karudale (Narrowdale), 4.

' Adam de, 3, 91.
Sarra, w. of j 3, 91.

Tho8. de, 4, 91.

Adam, s. of) 4.

John, b. of, 91.

Hy. de, 71, 91.

of Staneshope, Thos. de, 163.

Karwedale, see Narudale.
Nedewood, Chase of, 233.
I^edwode, Marchynton under, 13, 72.
Needewode, Forest of, 203. .
Netherguernall, 185.
Nether, Haddon, 58.
Netherpenne, 131, 207, 222.
Neuburgh,80, 86, 179, 193, 202, 215.
Neuton, 91, 128, 309.

John de, 39, 41.

Agnes, "W". of, 39, 41.

Wm. de, 55.

near Blythefeld, 139, 216.

in CO. Warwick, 144, 163.

Hump., 206.

Ethel, w. of, 206.

Neveu of Ruggeleye, Xic. le, 166.
Nevile of Bargevenney, Kt., Geo., 181.
Neyille, Theo. de, 295.
Nevyle, Anth., 219.
Nevyll, Lady Anne, 193.
INewbolde, 189.
Newcastle, 191.

Newcastle-under-Lyme, 5, 25, 77, 90,

149, 206, 207.
Newport, Ric, 200, 202, 204, 207.

AUce, w. of, 202.

John, 8. and h. of, 204.

Ric, 8., John, s. of, 204.

Newton, see Neuton.
Nickolson, Wm., 238.
Nicoll, Wm., 211.

—^^ Joan, w. of, 211.

Nitengale, Phil., 104.

Nobeli, John, 202.

Noel, see Nouel and Nowel.

Norbupy, 230, and see Northbury.

Noreys, Robt. de, 289.

Norman of Walshale, Ric, 10.

North, Edw., 196.

Lord, 196.

Lady Alice, w. of, 196.

Kt., Lord North, Edw., 217,

218.

— Alice, w.

of, 218.
Northale of Stone, John de, 157.

John de, 168.

Northampton, Weston in co., 54, 60.

Adton in co., 165.

Ric. de, 253.

Northburgh, Walt, de, 83.

Chiv., Hugh de, 97, 106, 114.

Northburv, 53, 108.
Northehale, Wm. de, 83.
Northumberland, Benton in CO., 61.

John, Duke of, 212.

Northycote, 150.

Hy. de, 129.

Norton, 194, 203.

in le Hales, 326.

near Hulton, 69.

in le Cannok, 129.

Mores, 192, 193, 213.

Wm. de, 163.

* Robt., 8. of, 163.

John de, 193.

-^— Isotta, w. of, 198.

Ric, 193, 196, 229.

Joan, w. of, 196, 229.

Nouel, PhU., 70.

Nowel, Hy., 119.

— -^— — Rose, w. of, 119.

Nowell, Robt., 70, 75, 83.

Nugent, Gbof. de, 280.

Phil., 8. of, 280.

Nyghtyngale, Reg., 207.

Oak on, set Oken.

Oaklev, see Okle-Oklaye and Okeleye.

Oddeston, 299.

IXDKX

XXXV.

Oddjngselet, John de, 90, 113, 114.

Amice, w. of, 99.

John, B. of, 113, 114.

Chir., John de, 118.

Offeleye, 157.

Bishopes, 11, 18.

Ric. de, 5.

the elder, Thos,, 198, 224.

Tho9., 196, 208.

Oflev, High, 181.
Okeley (Oaklej), 192.
Okeleje, Kog. ae, 40.

Isa., w. of, 40.

Hy. de, 40.

Christ., f. w. of, 40.

— and see Okie and Okleje.

Oken, Hervey de, 16.

Ralph de, 16.

Okeover, 94, 201.

of Stafford, Hugh de, 86.

of Shene, Robt. de, 9.

Ric. de, 40,44.

- Hugh de. 29, 34, 80.
— John, B. of, 29, 34.

- John de, 80, 94, 98.
Ralph, 8. of, 98.

- Ralph de, 80, 201.
• John, b. of, 80.

- Robt. de, 80.

- Law. de, 116, 123.
Hugh, B. of, 116, 123.

- ThoB. de, 154.

-i- Arm., Hump., 178.
Ric, 201.

Okkeley, 224.
Okie, 19.

Henrey de, 161.

Okleye, Hervey de, 60.
Oldenall, Ric, 234.

-^-^— Marg., w. of, 234.

John, B. of, 234.

Oldynton, 3, 173,209.
Oliver of TreBel, VVm., 62.
Onna, Ric. de, 273.
Onne, Little, 119, 123.
Onneley, 199.
Onnyley, see Onyleye.
Onvle, 181.
Onyleye, Robt. de, 21, 35.

Ric, 8. of, 35.

Wm., 8. and h. Ric, s.

of, 35.

Wm. de, 90.

Ric. de, 114.

Wm., 8. and h., of, 114.

Orbryton, 121.

Orfever, Sub-custos of the Gaol of the

King at Stafford, Wm. le, 147.
— ^— Coroner of the vill of Stafford,

Wm. le, 148.
Ormond, Kt., ThoB., 177.

Orton, 192.

OBbam, of Kyngeston, John, 87| 94.
Otteley, John, 200, 201, 210.
Oulton, see Oldynton.,
Overhaddon, 139.
Overpenne, 33, 207, 222.
Overtene (Upper Tean), 226, 230.
Overton (Orton), 10, 64, 129, 167, 178,

182, 222, 230, 231.
Oveyoteshay, Ric. de, 14, 133.

-— Thoe., 8. of. 133.

Rog., 8. of, 133.

Ovurton of ByduJf, ThoB., Lord del»

25.
ThoB., 8.

and h. of, 25.
Owen, Kt., David, 178, 182.

Anne, w., 179*

Oxeleye, 86, 105.

Padmore, 202, 225.
Page, John, 90.

Alice, w. of j 90.

of Dreyngton, John, 171.

Paget, Wm., 194.

of Beawdesert, Lord, 194.

Anne, w., 194i

Kt., Hy., 195, 216.

Thos., 195, 216.

Clias., 195, 216.

Jane, 195, 216.

Eleanor, 195, 216.

Dor., 195, 216.

Oris., 195, 216.

Lord Paget of Beawdesert,

Wm., 216, 235.

Anne, w. of, 216, 235.

Hy., 8. of, 235.
Pagettes, Bromley, 216.
Pakynton, 27, 29, 183, 184, 191, 194,

218, 220.
Palmer of Bourton, Wm. le, 116.

Ric, 8. of, 116,

of Burton, Robt. le, 70.

Rog., 8. of, 70.

Palmere, Rog. le, 5.

of Burton, Ric. le, 81*

of Lockesleye, Wm., 87.

Pantyn (Pantulf) Ivo, 89.

Wm., B. of, 89.

Wm., 274.

junr., Wm., 276, and

see Paunton.
Parkehall, 198.
Parker, Thos., 204.
Agnes, w., 204.

2 B 2

XXXVl.

INDEX.

Parker, of Douyebrigge, Jolm le, 72.

of Charteley, EaJpli le, 125.

ParsehowBe, John, 230.

Alice, w., 230.

Parva Barre, John de, 88, 97.
John, 8. of, 88,

97.
ParyB of Chester, Robt., 310.
Passemer, pars, of the Oh. of Hamburj,

Ric, 58.
Passemere of Tattebury, Pet., 29, 36,

42, 47, 51, 102, 112.
Patoull, 205.
Paunton, Ito de, 20.
Payneslegh, 81, 82.
Payne, Wm., 205.

Agnes, w. of, 205.

Paynot, Thos., 49.

Peche, Nic., 155.

Pecok, Chap., Bog., 165.

Pedley, Ric., 200.

Pees of Alveton, Const., 78, 85.

Pelsale, 20, 21.

Pelsall, 181.

Pelshale, Sim. de, 80.

Ric, 8. of, 80.

Joan, d. Ric, s. of,

80.

and see Peshale.
Thos. de, 164.

Dion, w. of, 164.

Penbrugge, Chiv. Fulk, 309.

Isa., w., 809.

Pencrich, 41, 62, 80, 155, 196, 203, 205,

214, 224, 232, 316.
Penckrii he, see Pencrich.
Pendeford, 10.

Robt. de, 37, 44.

Wm., s. of, 37, 44.

Penebrigge, see Penebrugge.
Penebrugge, Fidk de, 100, 104, 116.

Alice, d. of, 100, 104.

Chi7. Robt. de, 109, 116, 117.

Penkeriche, see Pencrich.
Penne, Over, 8, 33.

Nether, 131.

Hugh de, 7, 8, 148.

Wm., s. of, 148.

Thos. de, 8.

Warine de, 151.

Ric. de, 165.

Christ., w. of, 165.

Pensnett, 195.
Penynton, John de, 83.
Porrey, see Perry Barre.
Perry Barre, 46, 77, 81, 97, 187, 190,
206 219

John de, 25, 88, 97, 117, 141.

Wm., b. of, 25.

Perry Barre, pars, of Ayleeton, John

de, 116.

Hy. dc, 117.

pars. Oh. Ayleston, Hy. de,

172.
Pery, 177.

John, 201.

Persall, 225.
Persons, Wm., 215.

Agnes, w. of, 216.

Perton, 54, 64, 145, 152, 170, 195.

Hy. de, 7, 33.

Agatha, w. of, 7.

Ric. de, 7.

Sttp. de, 7.

Wm. de, 7, 8, 64, 57, 64, 67,

89, 119, 129, 133, 145, 151, 152, 154,

170.

- John, s. of, 54, 133,

152, 154.

John de, 15, 300.

Wm., s. of, 15.

Wm. de, 46. 109, 116.
Phil, de, 109, 116.

Leon de, 64.

Chiv., John de, 96, 164, 170.

Wm. Ermen, d. of, 89.

Wm., b., John, s., Wm. de,

133.
Peshale, Chiv., Rio. dn, 10.

Ric. de, 11, 22, 157, 300.

Step, de, 11.

Robt. de, 30, 34. 66.

Mil., f. w. of, 30, 84,

66.

Adam de, 51, 52, 53, 146, 157.

Ric, s. of, 51.

Ivo de, 114.

Adam de, 145.

Joan, f . w. of, 145.

b. of Ric. de, 157.

Walt, de, 157.

Thos., s. of, 157.

of Eccleshale, Ric. de, 117.

Thos. de, 304.

Pessalle, 186, and see Pelshale, Pes-

salle and Persale.
Pette, John, 211.

Ric, 211, 217.

Ellen, w. of, 211, 217.

Petty e, see Pette.
Petyt of Walshale, Ric, 89.
Peulesdon, see Pulesdon.
Ppverel, Edm., 29.

John, s. of, 29.

Peyke, Edw., 239.
Pe^to, John de, 22.

Wm. de, 23, 322.

junr., John de, 172.

Phelip, Ric, 63.
Philips, Thos., 145.
Philippes of Allerleye, Hy., 165.
Picheford of Salop, John de, 17.

INDEX.

XXXVll.

Fickestock of Stafford, Sim., 70.
Picstoke the younger, John de, 64, 61.

of Stafford, Wm. de, 66.

Marg., d. of,

66.

Sim. de, 74.

Wm. de, 74.

of Stafford, John, SO, 96.

Ora, w. of, 80,

96.
Pikstok, »ee Picstoke.
Pilatenhale, 16, 143, 206.

Wm. de, 16.

Pincema, Daniel, 138, 139.

— Wm., s. and h. of, 138,

139.
Pipe, ae€ Pype.
Piper, Thos., 239.

Joan, d. of, 239.

Pirye, tee Perry Barre.
Pivelesdon, aee Puleston.
Plecy, Hugh de, 19, 37, 41, 66.
Podmore, 181, 207, 238.

John de, 11, 83, 86.

Ric. de, 127.

Podynton, 186.
Pole, Griffin de la, 10.

ChiT., Bic. de la, 15, 100.

Wm., B. of,

100.

' *• Marg., w., Rio.,

8. of, 100.

Bio. de la, 30, 66, 80, 86, 96,

123.

Wm., B. of, 123.

107.

Hy. de la, 68, 97, 125.

Kt. the elder, Wm. de la, 90,

Bic. de la, 90, 107.
Wm., 8. of, 90,

Mich, de la, 128.

John de la, 161.

John, s. of, 151.

of Hertyndon, Ric. de la, 12, 36,

41, 42, 51, 63, 93, 94, 105, 107, 130.
Hy. de la, 60, 87.

Citizen of London, Bic. de la,

107.

Thos., 179.

Joan, w. of, 179.

Polsted. Hy., 212, 213.
Portar, Wm., 201.
Porte, Arm., John, 188.

188.

Eliz., yr. of.

202.

John, 182.
younger, John, 185.
Kt., John, 202, 203.
Dor., yr, of,

Porter, Thos., 230, 322.

Anne, w. of, 230.

Pouterell, Wm., 44.

Agnes, d. of, 44.

Poutrel, Hy. de, 145.

Bic, s. of, 146.

Powell, Thos., 227.

Eliz., w. of, 227.

Powlet, Kt., Wm., 184.
Poynaunt, Jordan, 139.

Cons., w. of, 139.

Poyner, Bic, 208, 213.

Praers of Weston the elder. Bio. da,

84, 93.
Prahers, Adam de, 272.
Prat, Sim., 162.
Prees of Bobynton, John de, 89.

Wm., s. of, 89

Prestewode, 120, 169, 210, 215, 219.

the elder, Hy. de, 89.

Hy. de, 118.

Phil, de, 276, 282.

Preston, Thos. de, 41, 47.

Bose de, 99.

Wm., 312.

Priour, Step., 25.
Pryce, John, 214.

Isa., w. of, 214.

Puce, see Puys and Puiz.
Puiz., Wm. de, 284.

John, s. of, 294.

Pulesdon, Bic. de, 30, 49, 252, 286.

Isa., d. of, 285.

Jordan de, 29, 135, 281, 284,

286, 287.

135.

Thos., s. of, 135.
Joan, w., Thos., s. of.

Bog., B. of, 284, 286,

287.
Puleston, Joan de, 164.

Bog. de, 252, 281, 286.

Ihos. de, 251.

^— Alian, w. of, 251.

Pulteney, see Pultney.
Pultney, Bic, 223, 227, 231.
Joan, w. of, 223, 227,

231.
Pulton, Thos. de, 65.
Purcel of Bisshebury, Bog., 10, 11.
Joan, f. w. of,

10, 11.
Purefey, Mic, 197.

Arm., Wm., 322, 323.

Wm., 263.

Purfere, Wm., 313, 314.
Purfrey, Mic, 219.

Wm., 316.

Purslowe, Nic, 22] .
Puttenham, Thos. de, 109, 116.
Alice, w. of, 109, 119.

XXXVIU.

INDEX.

Puttenham, Kt., Ge<>., 178.
Puys, Hy. de, 147, 155, 167, 258.

of Buggeleje, Hy. de, 55, 89,

129, 169.

of, 61.
Pydynton, 172.
Pyeto, Tho8. 217.
Pygot, Arm., Thos., 179.
John, 179.

Hie. de, 61.
Hy., 8.

Robt., 195.
Francis, 195.

Pyllysworth, John, 197, 201.
Pylsworlhe, elder, John, 215.

— John, 8. and h.

of, 215.

Alice, w., John,
8. and h. of, 215.
Pype, 22, 26, 19i, 202, 219, 220.

at., 84.

Little, 34.

Redware, 64, 192.

Kudware, Mee Pvpe Redware.

Jas. de, 22, 26, 114, 299.

John de, 34, 75, 220, 222.

Anne, "w. of, 222.

Tho8., 8. of, 34.

Thos. de, 64, 127, 141, 147,

160, 169.

Wm. de, 75, 172.

Kt., Robt. de, 99.

Edith, w., Thos. de, 127, 141,

160, 169.

of Lichefeld, John de, 18, 40.

— — Thos., 8. of, 18,

40.

107.

de, 121.

of Draycote, Robt. le, 107,
Wm., 8. of,

Little Redware, Robt.

Thos. of, 121.
Pypewall, 194, 200.
Pyrie, see Perry Barre.
Pyppewall, see Pypewall.
Pyrycroft, 23.
Pyryhall, 177, 187, 190.
Pytt, Wm., 223.
PyTelesdon, aee Puleston^

Queinton, 275.

Quemdon (Qnomdon), 85.

QuykshuII, 120.

Radwode, 31, 35, 36, 114, 199.
RafPeson, John, 238.

Alice, w. of, 238.

Rakedale, 27, 55.
Rauceby (co. Lincoln), 244.
Rcddele, John, 235.
Rede, Leon, 185.

Eliz., w. of, 185.

Redyng, John de, 301, 30^.

Marp., w. of, 301.

Regley, Warine de, 139.

Serlo., 8. of, 139.

Renege, 146.

Adam. 146.

Reppel, Hy. de, 279.
Reve of Walsale, Ric. le, 6.
Rewel, 9ee Rule.
Reynald, Wm., 49.
Reyner, Albreda de, 3, 4.

Rog. de, 3.

John, 3.

of Clyfton, Rog., 4.

Ricardescote, 219, 228.
Ricarscote, 21 '^
Richerdes, John, 203.

Marg., w. of, 203.

Alice, d, of, 203.

Richardson, Ric, 225.
Ridere, aee Rydere.
Rideware, 194.

Hampstal, 29, 48, 64, 221.

Pype, 64, 181, 192, 222.

Little, 121.

Robt. de, 5.

Walt, de, 29, 33.

Hamstal, John de, 48.

Wm., 8. of, 48.

Wm. de, 60.

Chiv., Walt, de, 38, 48, 55, 64,

128.
128.

Thos., b. of.

Walt., 8. of, 64.

pars, of Oh. of Rideware, Wm.

de, 64.

Rog. de, 273.

HUl, 181, 192, 227.

Mavesyn, 192, 211, 222, 227,

231.
Ridge, 318.
Robaston, 182.
Robynson, Thos., 195.

Marg., w. of, 195.

Joan, 229.

John, 230.

Alice, w. of, 230.

Roclieford, John de, 7, 55, 101, 108,

295, 296, 297, 298.
^— Isa., w. of, 298.

INDEX.

XXXIX.

Bocheford, John de, Ralph, s. and h.
of, 108, 297.

Ralph of, 294, 295, 302.

Dame Joan of, 295.

Rochfort, tee Rocheford.
Rodbaston, 28.
Roel, Hy. de, 273.
Rogers, Hugh, 222, 227.
Rokebj, Kobe, de, 62.
Rokjngham, Castle of, 65.
RoUeston, Cbiv., Ralph de, 29, 47, 112.
— ^ Alice, f . w. of.

112.

47, 112.

8. of, 29, 47.

John de, 112, 121.

Nic, B. of, 29,
John, 8., Nic,

Rolondright, Gt. (co. Oxon), 11.
'—— Man. of, 11.
Rolston, 233.
RoDton, 181, 224.

Ric, prior of, 106.

PhU. de, 130.

Roos, Francis, 210.
Rose, Walt., 236.

Jane, w. of, 236.

Rosse, Francis, 198.

RoMjnton, Thos. de, 113, 124, 129.

Marg., f. w. of, 118, 124,

129.

'- John de, 124, 129.

— John, 8. and h. of, 124,

129.
Rothemon, Ric, 6.
Rotherham, Hj. de, 146.
Rotour of Stafford, Robt. le, 14

Alice, f . w. of ,14.

Adam le, 18.

Rottyslej (Wrotteslej), John, 205.

Eliz., w. of, 205.

Roucestre, 158, 159, 160.

Abbot of, 106.

Wm., Abbot of, 158, 160.

Hugh de, 253.

Rouleye, 57.

R<^gi9, 51.

Roundel of Mcrston, Hugh, 47.
Rous, Chir., Thos. le, 26.

Will., 276.

Routhesleigh, Rog. de, 77, 79.

Isol., d. of, 77, 79.

Routhesleye, Wm. de, 90.

— ^— ^ Isol., w. of, 90.

Rowell, 9ee Ride.
Rowley, 186, 195, 202.

Thos., 210.

Somery, 219.

Rowlowe, John, 191.
Rowton, 198.
Royle, Nic, 208.

Rudge Strete, 213.

Rudgeley, see Ruggeleye.

Rudiard, 122.

Rudware, see Rideware.

Ruenhall, 181.

Ruge (Ridge), 181, 243, 244, 251, 253,
258, 259, 273, 278, 287, 300, 303,
316, 324, 332, 335, and see Ridge.

Rugge, Rog. de, 278.

Julia, w. of, 278.

Ruggelegh, see Ruggeleye.

Ruggeleye, 22, 56, 162, 194, 210.

of WolTemehampton, John de.

106.
98.

138, 150.

Sim. de, 21, 26, 30, 52, 67, 68,

Hump., s. and h. of, 98.

John de, 26.

11 J. de, 36, 4t, 108, 110, 134,

Mat., w. of, 150.

Nic de, 41-.

Ric de, 108.

— — — Nic, 8. and h. of, 108.

Robt. de, 166.

Ric, 8. of, 166.

Rouland, 210, 233.

Marg., 236.

Francis, 236.

and see Ryggeley.

Rule, 247, 244, 246, 250, 261, 263,
254, 257, 258, 278, 287, 299, 800,
311, 313, 316, 324, 332, 835.

Phil, de, 70.

Ric. de, 276, 292.

near G-noushale, 278.

Robt. de, 281.

Phil, 8. of, 281.

and see Ruwe.

Rushton, Spencer, 228.
RusshaU, 184, 204, 221, 235, 238.
Russheall, see Russhall.
Russheton, 181.

Wm., 214, 221.

Ellen, w. of, 214, 221.

Russel of Stafford, Hy., 130.
Ruve (Rule), 247.
Ryder, see Uydere.
Rycardescote, see Ricardescote.
Ryddyngys in Annesley, 228.
Rydere of Curreborugh, Hugh le,
32.

' John, 8. of, 32.

— — Hugh, 8. of, 32.

Allerwich, Hugh le,

Wm. le, 34.
Hugh le, 48, 85.

John, 8. of, 48, 86.

Robt. le, 125.

Wm., 8. of, 125.

132.

xl.

INDEX.

Rjdere, Bobt. le, Joan, w., Wm., s. of,
125.

of Heywode, John, 258.

Rydeware 1 ^^ j^j j^^^^
Rydware J
Ryddeley, Reg., 214.
Rydgeley, 217, and]«ee Ruggeleye.
Rydware, »ee Bideware.
I^yggeley» Francis, 192, 219.

Mat., w. of, 192.

Ryglay, 199.
Ryley, Nic, 234.
Ryngesleye, Robt. de, 53.
Ryngeye, 69.

Nic. del, 69.

Wm., 8. of, 69.

Ryvel, Chiv., John, 13G.
Joan, w. of, 136.

Sacheyerell, Ralph, 217, and tee
Sautcheyerel and SoutcheTerel.

Sadyngfeld, 205.

Saint Clare, outside Aldgate, Abbess
of, 13.

Mic. the Archangel of Tetten-

hale, Ch. of, 13.

John of Llchd., Wm. de

Couton, prior of the Hosp. of, 38.

Chad, of Salop, Ric. de

Swynnerton, dean of the Ch. of,
38.

Maur., £dm. de, 39.

Ralph, 8. of,

39.

130.

John, 8. of, 39.

John de, 251.

Pierre, John de, 44, 71.
Thos. of Stafford, prior of.

Q.uinton, Geof. de, 76.
Petro, Kt., Urian de, 71.

w. of, 71.

Marg.,
Robt.,

8. and h. of, 71.

John of Kelkenny, 139.

Donan, 245.

Maur, Hy. de, 281.

and tee Seyntligier, and

Scyntper.

Thos. the Martyr, near Staf-

ford, Ch. of, 270.

of.

66.

prior of, 268, 283, 312.

Conyent
prior of,
— Ric,

Saint Thos. the Martyr, Conyent of,

Robt., prior of, 82, 104, 108, 121.
Thos.,

prior of, 66.

prior of, 275.

J)rior of, 276.
ewey, Adam, SO, 49, 95.

John, 23a

Salisbury, £arl of, 256.

Salt, 71, 201, 238, 245, 306, 309.

Hugh de, 7, 8.

B,io.j 8. of, 7, 8.

Hy. de, 8.

Cecily, f . w. of, 8.

Bic, s. of, 8.

Wm. de, 70, 78.

Robt. de, 150, 154, 291.

Nic. de, 273.

Thos., 219, 228.

Eliz., w. of, 219.

Phil.,
Nic,

Saltmarsh (dalso Marisco), Pet. de,

62.
Mat., w.

of, 62.
Salyayn, Q-er., 76.

Kt., Geo., 109, 112.

Rog., s, of, 109, 112.

— — John, 8. and h., Rog., s.

of, 109, 112.
Salwey, see b'alewey.
Sandon, 202, 225, 238.

Gt., 202.

Little, 202.

Sim. de, 38.

Sandwell, 183.
Saperton, 112.
Saredon, see Sardon.
Sardon, 238.

Little, 25, 134, 238.

Saunders, John, 223.

Sautcheyerel, Wm. de, 50, 70, 86,

167.

— John, 8. and h. of, 50,

70, 86.

Isa., f. w. of, 167.

Sayage, Et., John, 228.

Robt., 229.

Say, Robt. le, 89.

Scnippeleye, 46.

Scolemaster, Robt. le. 66,

Scot of Kyngesbromleye, John, 142.

Thos., 53, lu2.

— John, s.

of, 53, 142.

Sim., 142.

Scropton, 233.

Simon, 55.
John, 68, 80, 299.

Sim., 8. and h. of, 68.

INDEX.

xli.

Sedgelej, 195.

Segelej, 236.

Seggelej, 185.

Seggesleje, 111, 122.

Segrave, Qilb. de, 274.

Seighford, 181, 224, and see Sejheford.

Seisedon, 100, 104, 138, 227, 228, 230,

231.
Selymon, Robt., 88.

Tho8., 88.

Seveneston (Bwjnnerton), Thos. de,

138.
Sewall, Kobe, de, 14.
Sejheford, 181.
Seymour, Kt., Edw., 185.
Sejmor, Kt., John, 99, and see Saint

Maur.
Sejntligier, John, 218.

Kat., w. of, 218.

Seyntper, John de, 119, and see Saint

I*ierre.
Seysdon, see Seisedon.
ShareBhill, see Shareflhull.
ShareshuU, 122, 12i, 223,225, 231, 232.

Nic. de, 10, 57.

Chiv., Wm. de, 10, 122, 124.

Robt. de, 16, 18, 73, 97, 106.

Alice, w. of, 73.

Wm. de, 28, 47.

Chiy., Adam de, 73, 92, 106.

Kt, Wm. de, 88.

Shameford, 20.
Sharpe, John, 230.

Agnes, 230.

ShefFelde, Robt., 177.
i— — Edm., 200.

Lord, 200.

Sheldon, Robt. de, 162.
Shelton, 233.
Shene, 9, 151.

Hy. de, 9, 2fi, 35.

Thos. de. 145.

Prior of, 335.

Shenstone, 7, 57, 63, 108, 151, 179,

214, 231, 255, 257, 292, 294, 295,

296, 297, 298.

Geof . de. 84, 89.

Nic, d. of, 84, 89.

^gnes, d. of, 84, 89.

Sheperugge, Thos. de, 146.

Wm. de, 146.

Wm., 8. of, 146.

Shepeye, Chiy., John de, 38, 68.
Agnes, w. of,

88,68.

pars, of the Ch. of Bisshebury,

Wm. de, 53, 122.
Ralph de, 99.

Sberard, of Chetelton, Ric. John, s.

of, 91, 95.
Sherwyn, John, 219.

Sib., 228.

Ric, 235.

Shipley, 141, 142, 191, 192, 193.

Shirard, Thos., 114.

Shireyehales (Sheriffhales), 3, 118.

Shirley, Kt., Ralph, 17&

Shobnall, 194.

Shogynhyll, 232.

Shore, Wm., 180.

Shradicote, John de, 284.

Shradycote, 108.

Shuston, 36, 41.

Shutborowe, 194.

Shypton, Nic, 199.

Marg., 199.

Sibertoft, 97.

SUveton, 63.

Simound of Keel, Adam, 146.

Skirmesour, John le, 17.

Skrymsher, Thos., 184, 225.

Arm., Wni., 199.

John, 225, 230.

Slannyng, John, 201.

Eliz., w. of, 201.

Slyndon, 24, 129, 205, 239.

John, 203.

Agnes, w. of, 203.

Slygh, Thos., 201.

Step., 234.

Ralph, 234.

Agnes, w. of, 234.

Smalrees, 109, 116.

Smalrys of London, Ric, 87.

Wm. de, 287.

Ric de, 89.

Smalryse, 238.
Smalwyehe, 202.
Smethwyk, 185, 194.
Smith, John, 208.

Alice, w. of, 208.

Smyth of Colton, Adam le, 21, 23.

Wm., s. of, 21,

23.

Sherard of Chetelton, Ric, 91, 95.

Wm., s. of, 91,

95.

del Thomes, Wm. Ie,a64.
Thos., 187, 190, 231.

Eliz., w. of, 187, 190.

Law., 205.

Ric, 215.

Agnes, d. and fa. of,

Hump., 215, 220.

Joan, w. of, 215, 220.

John, 231.

Smythe of Herlaston, Ralph le, 162.

Arm., John, 186.

Agnes, Tf. of,

215.

186.

Ric, 215.

xlii.

INDEX.

Smjthes of Brewode, John le, 56| 64.

Smythwyke, 186.

Snede, John de, 3.

Snell of Stafford, Rog., 10.

Hugh, 148.

Snelleston, 154.
Sneyde, 213.

Wm., 213.

Kt., Wm., 236.

— — — and see Snede.
Snyterton, Ralph de, 12.

Cecily, f . w. of, 12.

Somerford, 56, 63, 200, 235.

John de, 56, 64, 75.

Ric. de, 125.

Tho8., 200.

aeof., 200.

Somerrille, Edm. de, 10.

Rog. de, 26, 274.

Marg., f . TT. of, 26.

— « of Whychnore, Kt., Phil, de,

26,40.

Thos. de, 63.

John, 8. of, 53.

Hy. de, 63.

Wm., 8. of, 53.

Kt., Phil de, 59, 60.

Rog. de, 59, 109, 112.

Phil., b. and h.

of, 109, 112.

John de, 61, 100, 109, 112, 120,

142.

Joan, w. of, 142.

Chiv., Rog. de, 61.
Phil., b. and h.

of, 61.

Phil, de, 75, 78, 87.

Isa, de, 76.

of Burton, John do, 75.

Lord of Burton Annays, Rog.

de, 71, 87.

Phil, de, 127, 160, 161.

Marg., w. of, 127.

Edm. de, 141.

of Wychenoverbrigge, Hy. de.

165.

Wm., 8. of, 165.
Hy., 8. Wm., 8.

of, 165.

Sonbache (Sandbach), Ric. de, 12.
Sondon,42, 109, 116, 146, 202, 238.

Little, 221.

Souch, Adam la, 122.

John, 8. and h. of,

122.
Soutcheverell, Wm., 86.

John, 8. and h. of, 86.

Sowter, Agnes, 236.
Sparclyf, John de, 86.

Marg., f. "w. of, 86.

Spechley, in co. Worcester, 329.

Spencer, John le, 20.

Marg., w. of, 20.

Spenser of KalughuUe, Ralph le, 154.
Spigemel, Hie, 68, 70, 277.
Spittill, Hu^h, 219.

Ric, 219.

and aee SpytelL

Spondon, near Derby, 139.
Spotte, 202.
Spratt, Edw., 230, 236.
Sprygonel, Ric. de, 277.
Spygumel, see Spigernel.
Spytell, Hugh, 200, 220.

Anne, w. of, 200.

Ric, 220.
Hump., 220.

Stacy, Rog., 62.

Cecily, "w. of, 62.
Thos., 62.

Joan, w. of, 62.

Stafford, 5, 10, 194, 212, 232, 809,312,

316, 320, 325, 335.

La Merch, near, 5.

Grene, near, 5.

Chiv., Ric. de, 6, 22, 84, 98,

101, 104, 132.

Forebrugge, near, 54.

Ric. de, 8, 24, 28, 76.

Isa., w. of, 8.

Joan, w. of, 76.

Ralph de, 11, 46, 83, 86.

*Robt. de, 11, 244, 246, 247, 248.

Nic, 8. and h. of, 11.

Kdm., 8. and h., Nic, s.

ot, 11.

152, 299.

Kt., Wm. de, 12, 254.

Wm., 8. of, 12.

John de, 12, 85, 102, 130, 140,

l8a., w. of, 130, 140, 152.
Marg., w. of, 12.
Wm. de, 12, 13, 254, 276, 278,

282, 283, 285, 287.

Wm., 8. of, 13.

Walt., b. of, 276.

94.

pars, of Ch. of Bromshulf, Ric.

de, 13, 89.

Kt., Jas. de, 14.

Edm. de, 22.

Marg., f. w. of, 22.

Ralph, Baron, 23, 28, 65, 87,

Walt, de, 25, 62, 76.

Marg., w. of, 62.

Kt., Ric. de, 26, 49, 142, 168.
Chiy., John de, 28, 31, 34, 104.
Jas. de, 42, 118, 146,

Nic, Baron, 70, 249.

Thos. de, 76.

John, 8. of, 76.

296.

INDEX.

jliii.

Stafford, Et., John de, 78.

Kt., Ralph de, 152;

' of London, Kt., Jas. de, 88.

late pars, of Ch. of Bromshulf ,

Walt, de, 89.

Ralph, Earl of, 117, 118. 124,

128, 141, 145, 156, 163, 164, 172,
256.

Nic. de, 123, 138, 244.

KHz., w. of, 138.

Wm., late Earl of, 257, 258,

259.

Bdm.,

b. of. 258, 259.

Humph., Earl of, 261, 312.

Sir Humph., 205.

Gerard <le, 271.

Ivo, 8. of, 271.

— Geof., 8. of, 271.

Phil., 8. of, 271.

Peter, 8. of, 271.

Wm., Orferer, Coroner of Vill.

of, 148.

Chiv., Nic. de, 167.

H/., Lord, 196, 212, 213, 217,

218, 2i4, 225.

IjAdy Ursula,

w. of, 196, 212, 213, 217, 218, 225.

Hy., 8. of, 196.

Kt., Hy., 225.

Hervey de, 246, 274.

Mat., w. of, 246.

Edra., Baron, 251, 252.

Marg., f. w. of,

251.

Ralph, 8. of.

Ralph, Lord, 256.

Stalbrok, John de, 14, 79, 81.

younger, John de, 61.

Anna, f . w. of,

61.
Stamford of Hadleigh, Arm., Wm.,

190.
Stampforde, Wm., 220.
Standley, Thos., 316.
Standon, Robt. de, 241.

Adam de, 244.

Tiv. de, 246, 247, 248, 253, 274.

Robt., 8., 248.

Thos. 8.. 248.

Walt., 8., 2<t8.

224, and see Staundon.

Stanes, prior of, 89,

Wm., f. prior of, 89.

Staneshope, Hugh of, 168.

Ralph, 8. of, 168.

Stanlegh, Wm. de, 135.
Stanley, see Stanleye.

otherwise Stanlowe, Rog., 234.

Sir Humph., 823, 324.

Stanleye, John de, 157, 263.

Arm., Wm., 181, 202.

Wm., 197.

Marg., w. of, 202.

Clerk, Humph., 226.

Marg., 226.

Stanlowe, Rog. de, 107.
Stannelowe, 191.
Stanton, Harcourt, 84.

Hugh de, 124.

Marg. de, 124.

201.

Stanydelf, Hy. de, 99, 107.
Stapelford, Wm. de, 9.

Ruirn}'**^*^?^^^'^-
Staresmore, Wm., 197, 218.

Mary, w. of, 197, 218.

Starten, Wm., 220.

Ric, 220.

Stary^more, Joan, 218.
Staundon, 181.

Mytton and Ghetwynd, pedi-
gree of, 266, 267, 268.

John de, 74.

Adam de, 74.

Chiv., Viv. de, 74.

Robt. de, 82, 280, 283, 285.

Staunford, Wm., 218, 231, 232.

Edm., 228.

Staunton, John de, 3.

Sarra, d. of, 3.

Hugh de, 92.

Robt. de, 145.

Stedman, Hy., 198.

Joan, w. of, 198.

Stepelton, 138.

Robt. de, 6, 14, 28, 38, 45, lit,

128, 138.

Isa, f. w. of, 6, 14, 38

45, 112, 128, 138.

Wm. de, 17.

Robt., 8. of, 17.

'Reg., 8. of, 17.

PhU. de, 23.

Robt., 8. of, 23.

Reg. de , 23.

the elder, Robt. de, 130.

Phn., f.

of, 138.

StipeshuU, 263.
Stivinton, John de, 87.

John, 8. of, 87.

John, 8. John, s. of, 87.

Tho8., 8. John, s. of, 87.

Walt, de, 135.

and see Styvynton.

Stockley, Wm., 307.

" EUz., w. of, 307.

Stooton, 60.
Rio. de, 277.

xliv.

INDEX.

Stocton, Bic. de, Bobt., s. of, 277.
Stoko, 72, 181. 225, 226, 238.
Stokes, Wm., 228, 226, 228.

Eobt, de, 274.

Stoketon, 194, and *ee Stx>cton.
Stone, 194.

Walton, near, 11, 83, 86, 131,

138, 168.

Aston, near, 42, 91, 202, 225.

John, prior of, 87.

prior of, 164.

Wm., 219.

Stonelej, 199.
Stonore, John de, 28.

Chiv., John de, 155.

John, f. of, 155.

Stook, 202.

Stotfold, 27, 101, 182, 194.

Stotford (Statfold), 29.

StoYen, 205.

Stowe, 208.

Sfcow:eton (Stourton), 230.

Stningelford, Kog. de, 73, 134.

Strangewajs, Kt., G-iles, 184.

Wm., 187.

Straunge, Bog. le, 298.

Aline, w. of, 298.

Baron of Knockin, Bog., 298.

— - Aline,

yn., 298.
Stretford, Martin de, 23.

Phil., 8. of, 23.

Strethay, 90, 97, 181, 191, 199, 216.

Walt., 163.

John, 221.

Strethaye, see Stretbay.

Streton, see Stretton.

Stretton, 4, 68, 123, 132, 193, 195, 220,

235, 238.

Brewode, near, 53, 78.

Bic. de, 13, 20, 70.

Wm., 8. of, 20.

Heryey de, 20.

Aline, w. of, 20.

Thos. de, 76.

John de, 101.

Alice, d. of, 101.

of Knyghteley, Thos. de, 102.

Stubbykne, 204.

Sturbrygge, 187.

Sturmy of Stefford, Phil., 130.

Stykebukke, of Colton, John, 22, 102.

Stykkebukke, John, 30.

Styyynton, John de, 24.

Alice, f . w. of, 24.

John, 8. of, 24.

Sudbury, 188.
Suggenell (Sugnall), 205.
SuTny* Robt. de, 31,

Chiv., AJured de, 147.

Sutton, 185.

Sutton, Warton, 199.

Wm. de, 8.

Agnes, w. of, 8.

John de, 13.

younger, John de, 15, 20,

of Duddeleye, John de, 16,

165.

Chiv., John de,

29,77,98,102,111,172.

Chiv., John de, 18, 19, 37, 41,

106.

73.

Lord, of Duddeleye, John de,

Edw. de, 121.

Kt., John de, 157, 165.

Isa., w. of, 167|

Bic. de, 165.

Isa., w. of, 165.

of Duddeleye, Chiv., Isa., w.,

John de, 172.

Kt., Lord Dudley, John, 185.

165.

- Thos., 209.
Bobt., 224.

Swanbum, 179.
Swanyld, Balph, 44.

> Let., w. of, 44.

Svretman, Thos., 226.

Sweyn of Tetenhale, Wm. de, 150.

Agnes,

d. of, 150.

Gilb., 299.

Swyndon, 186, 195.
Swynefoi^, Kynges, 77, 195.
Swyneshed, John de, 6.

Adam de, 6.

Mat., f. w. of, 6.

Hy. de, 132.

Bobt., 8. and h. of, 132,

Swynfen, Nic. de, 141.

Thos. 220.

Bic, 220.

Swynuerton, 222, 227, 233, 238.

Bog. de, 10, 19, 34, 65, 87, 96,

255.

87, 96.

20.

— Mat., f. w. of, 10.

— Thos., s. of, 19, 34, 65,

— Bobt., s. of, 19, 34, 65,

— Bog., B. of, 34, 65.
Thos. de, 10, 14, 138, 163, 173.
John de, 20, 41, 47, 48, 255.
— ^ — John, s. of, 20.
Christ, w. John, 8. of,

Thos., 8. of, 47, 48.

Chiv., Thos. de, 38.
Kt., John de, 41, 62, 90.
Thos., s. of, 41,

62,90.

INDEX.

xlv.

SwTnnertoQ, preb. of Ghrantham, Ric.

de,98.
paw. of Ch. of Muckleston,

Nic. le. 123.

Wm. de, 130.

Ute dean of Stafford, Nic. de,

164.

232.

Arm., Hump., 228, 232.
Cass., w. of,

Kobt. da, 300.

Swjrnscowe, 203.
SwyntOD, 139.
Sydwey, 196, 20^.
Synor, Thos., 207.

Tabbeneye, A]ice de, 62.
Taberer, Ralph le, 83.
Talke, Little, 213.
Tamhorn, tee Toroenhorn.
Tamworth, 21, 22, 24, 180, 183, 184,

185, 218, 220, 224, 229, 235.
Taterynge, 211.
Tayler, Alice, 218.

Ric, 218.

John, 196, 238.

Taylor, Geo., 210.
Tebynton, 325.
Teddesleie, Hy. de, 14.
Teddesleye, Gilbt. de, 147.
Tone (lean), 145, 226, 230.

Wm. de, 107.

Alice, f. w. of, 107.

and 9ee Teyne.

Tetenhale, 30, 106, 148, 150, 154.
Tettebury, John de, 37, 60, 87, 97,

10(J, 106.

Joan, w. of, 37.

Tettenhall, the Wergs in, 37.
Tetteswortb, 224.
Teyne, 178, 182.
Thacker, Jas., 190.

Elena, w. of, 190.

Thikeness, Pet. de, 43, 51, 110.
Ric, 8. of, 43, 51,

110.
Thiknes, Day. de, 77.

Ric, 8. of, 77.

of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Hy.,

77.

Thos. de. 127.

Ric, 8. of, 127.

Wro. de, 143, 148, 170.
Ric. de, 147.

Thimum, 112.
Tborenton, see Thornton.
Thomhorn, 226.
Thorlaston, 136.

Thorleye, Sim. de, 86.
Thornton, Rog. de, 282, 284.
Thorp, Constantyne, Mee Thorp Cos-
tantyn.

Costantyn, 3, 188.

Thorpe, 203.

Robt., 208.

Throgmorton, Arm., Geo., 181.

Thos., 323.

Throwley, 124, 203.
Thyckyns, Robt , 219.
Thyknes. »ee Thiknes.
Tiiyckbrome, 198.
Thyrkyll, Jas., 210.
Tideswell, 138, 139, 167.

Hugh, 8. of Alex, de, 139.

War. de, 139.

Ralph de, 139.

Hugh, 8. of, 189.

Alex, de, 139.

Tipton, »ee Tybyngton and Tebynton.

Tirel of Barre, Ric, 60.

Tirleye, 164.

Titnesorere (Tittonsor), 132, 233.

John de, 77, 80.

Rog. de, 80, 287.

and »ee Tyt4?sore.

Tixale, 17, 125, 212, 213, 326.

Heth., 331..

Tixall, see Tixale.
Tochet, Chiy., John, 136.

of Mac worth, Ric, 136.

Tok of Annesleye, John, 163.
Tokery, Ric, 26.
Toly of Ingestre, Ric, 281.
Ric, f. of,

281.

Let., m. of,

Marriot, 282.

Tomenhom (Tamhorn), 99, 190, 194,
220.

Ric. de, 30.

Thos. de, 98, 166.

Ric, 8. of, 166.

Marg., f . w. of, 98.

Thos., 8. and h. of, 98.

John de, 166, 276.

Gilb., 8. of, 166.

John, B. of, 166.

Tom horn, Wm. de, 65.
Tonge, 117.
Tonsthalle (Tunstall), 147.
Totewys, Robt., 57, 63.
Trenchard, Kt., Thos., 184.
Trentham, 237.

prior of, 9.

Wm. de, 130.

Wode, 171.

Trescott, 195.

Tresel, 62, 64, 133, 150, 230.

xlvi

INDEX.

TreseU John de, 64, 77, 81, 133, 151.

Wm. 8. of, 64, 77, 81,

133.
Tririat, Bali, 139.

Trouieye (Throwley), 124.
Trubbeehawe, Jordan de, 5.
Trumwjn of Cannokburj, Wm., 11, 30.
49.

Wm., 8, of, 11.

Wm., b. of, 30,

49.

287.

Oiiv., John, 42, 106.

Rog., 8. of, 106

Emma, 49.

John, 8. of, 49.

Wm., 49, 79, 95, 96, 124,

Anne, d. of, 79, 85.

Ric, 49.

Sim., 8. and h., Anne, d. of,

79, 85.
Wm., 8., Wm., 124.

134.

Rog., 70, 75, 83, 88, 109, 116,
Rog., 8. of, 109, 116.

pars, of Ch. of Queenton,

Robt., 72, 88.

Kt, John, 72, 91.

Rog., 8. of, 72,

91.

88.

Robt., 73.

of Keveljok, Rog., 88.

Joan, f. w. of.

Rog., 8., Joan,

w. of, 88.

Chiv., Wm., 91, 95, 153.

Alice, f . w. of,

153.
95.

Wm., b. of,

Kt., Rog., 88.

Rog., 8. of, 88.

106.

134.

129.

Clerk, Robt., 106.
Dav., 8. of,

Humph., 122.

of Cannok, Rog., 122, 134.

Rog., 8. of, 122,

Norton in le Cannok, Wm.,

John, 8.

of, 129.

John, 134.

Hugh, 8. of, 184.

Chiv., Humph., 139.

Tru88ebut, Wm., 14, 254.
Kt., Wm., 81.

Tru88el of Cublesdon, John, 3, 56, 128,
144, 163.

John, 8. of, 8.

Chiv., John, 11, 45, 83,

86, 89, 114, 118.

Wm., 163.

Flore, Kt., Wm., 39.

of, 39.

Wm., 8.

103.

135.

Kt., John, 6.

Wm., 103.

Agne8, f . w. of,

Younger, Warine, 118.
Mat., 135.
John, 8. and h. of,

Wm., 135, 144.

War., 8. of, 135.

Chiv., War., 135.

135.

Mat., w. of,

Ric, 144.

Thos., 316.

Eliz., w. of, 316.

Wm., 8. of, 316,

Edw., 326.

Wm., 326.

Eliz., d. and h. of, 326.

TruBselej, Robt. de, 31.

Agath, f . w. of, 31.

Tryaull, aee l^esel.
Tucbet, Robt,, 28.

Joan, f. w. of, 28.

Tho8., 28.

Joan, w. of, 28.

of Audlej, Lord of Audeley,

John, 181.

Lord of Audley, Geo., 237.

Hy., 8

of, 237.

and 9ee Tochet.

Tuggford, 324.
Tunstall, 5, 185, 205, 213.

near Hampton, 140.

Turnepenny, Ric, 60.

Turvey, 179.

Tutbury-Wodhowaen, 9ee Tuttebury-

Wodehouse.
Tuttebury. 107, 111, 152, 173, 197,

236.

prior of, 23.

Wodehouae, 121, 183, 185.

Twychele, Thoa., 153.

Adam, 8. and h. of, 158.

Twycroa, John de, 130.

Murg., w., 130.

Tybyngton (Tipton), 25, 36, 93, 125,

183, 194, 212, 223, 230.
Tyllyngton, 212, 217, 218, 226, 227,

229, 238, 335,

INDEX.

xlvii.

Tjmmor, 194, 201, 220, 226, 231, 232.
■' and »ee Tymover.

JohD, Lord of, 5.

John, b. of, 5.

Ralph de, 5, 157.

Will., 8. of, 167.

Wm. de, 16, 142.

John, s. of, 16.

Uy. de, 62.

Eliz., w. of, 62.

Clericus, Hy. do, 126.

paw. of the Ch. of Elleford,

Hy. de, 142.
Twynyhoo, Edw., 203.
Tymover (Timmore), 100, 199.
Tyreley, 184, 194.
Tywyngton, 150.

UnderchvU, of Byndon, Wm., 237.

the elder, Wm., 237.

Underhull, Eic, 71.

Thos., 8. of, 71.

Underhyll, Wm., 203.

Ungerford, Eobt. de, 252.

Unwyn, Edve., 205.

Upperguernall, 185.

Url, Walt, le, 165.

Uttoke«hather, 48, 61, 62, 77, 95, 200,

204, 209, 212, 214, 221, 226, 235,

236.
Uttoxatter, Woodland, 200.
UttoxAtur, tee Uttoke8hather.

Vallans, Wm., 219.

Eliz., w. of, 219.

Vaughan, Hy., 236.

Yavasour, And., 212.

Venables, Ric. de, 11, 46, 63, 74, 83, 86.

Wm., 8. and h. of, 11,

45, 63, 74, 83, 86.

of Kynderton, Hugh de, 35.

Tho8. de, 72.

Emma, w., 72.

Wm., 8. of, 72.

Alice, w. of, Wm., b. of.

72.

Arm., Tho8., 181, 215, 221.

Verdon, Chiv., Walt, de, 28, 31, 38,
78, 85, 125, 129.

of W^alterfal, John de,86.

Walt, de, 119.

Bert, de, 245, 272.

Eliaa, 258.

Mat., d. of, 258.

Verdon, Rog. de, 283.

Elias, 299.

Mat., d. of, 299.

Verdun, tee Verdon.
Verney, W^alt. le, 87, 94.

Nic. le, 148.

Vemeye of Uttokesather, Wm. de, 76.

Robt. de, 158, 160.

and tee Womey.

Vernon of Shibbrok, Ric, 22.

Chiv., Ralph, 27, 35.

of Lostok, Ric. de, 35.

of Anabel de, 38, 55.

Ric. de, 8, 58.

Mat., f . w. of, 8.

Wm. de, 58,

Joan, f . w. of, 68.

Ric, 8. and'h. of, 58.

Kt., Oeo., 209, 233.

Marg., w. of.

209.

233.

Mat., yr, of.

Hy., 232, 238.
Ralph, 237.

Hy. de, 263, 286, 287.

Vemoun, tee Vernon.
Veysee, Sim., 235.
Vygerou8, Rog., 103.
Vyae, Humph., 210.
laa., w. of, 210.

Waddams, Francis, 238.
Wade, Hy. de la, 84.
Wakefeld, John, 809.
Wakelem of Codcall, John, 189.

heghf John, 189.

Wal, Ralph del, 14, 118.
Waldegrevo, Ric, 322.
Waleton, John de, 73, 92, 04.
Marg., w. of, 78, 92,

94.
Waleys, Wm., 91.

Mat., w. of, 91.

Walford, 181.

Edm. de, 138.

Walhow8e, Ric, 234.
Walker, Geo., 200.

Hy., 200.

Wm., 206.

Wall, 19I..

of Lychefeld, Ralph del, 68, 79,

85
WaUe, Ralph del, 25.
of Aston, near Stone, Ric. del.

42.
Walsale, 6, 20, 21, 126, 128, 147, 151,

184, 186, 200, 218, 224, 229, 230,

238.

xlviii.

INDEX.

WalMhe, Isa. le, 66.
Walters of Pjlatenhale, Wm., 41,
47.

Geof ., B. of, 41,

47.

Bog., lOJ

Pencrich, Thos., 101, 143.

Walton, 45, 194, 222.

near Stone, 11, 83, 86, 181,

138, 168.

Wm. de, 35, 67.

Rog. de. 72.

John de, 131, 138,

Hy., 8. of, 131, 138.

Joan de, 157.

Bic, 198.

Gilbt., 222.

Thos., 223.

Eliz., w., Thos., 223.

John, s. of, Thomas, 223.

Robt, 229.

Ward, Francis, 222, 226, 227, 229.

Ellen, w. of, 222, 226,

227, 229.
Warde, Hy., 25, 61.

Francis, 191, 218.

Wm., 263.

Wm., 196.

Hugh, 196.

Ellen, w., 196.

Ellen, 212.
Step., 215.

Ware, Lord la, 185.
Wareton, 263, 316, 324.
Warley, Ralph, 185.

Geo., s. and h. of, 185.

Wamer, Hy., 200, 214, 217.

Geo., 222, 223.

Warton, John de, 93.

Wm., s. of, 98.

— ^— Wm., s. of, Wm., s. of,

93,

93.

Jordan de, 93.

John, s. of, 93.

Joan, w. of, John, s. of,

Wm., 8. of, John, s. of,

314.

Warwick, Derdon in co., 259.

Thos., E. of, 28, 29.

Ric , E. of, 323.

Pincrof t in co., 31 .

Warynges, Tho?., 211.

Marg., w. of, 211.

Mich., 211.

Eliz., w. of, 211.

Wasteneys, Chiv., Thos. de, 17, 21, 65,

66, 67.
Joan, "w. of, 66,

66, 67.

Wasteneys, Hy. de, 17.

John, s. of, 17.

Marg., w. of, 17.

Ric, s. of, 17.

Alice, d. of, 17.

328.

- Male, de, 17, 150, 327, 328.
Marg., w. of, 17, 327,

66.

Henry, s. of, 327.

Wm., 8. of, 327.

John, s. of, Maleul, 827.

Thos. de, 23.

Ohiv., Thos. do, John, 8. of, 65,

Wm., s. of, 66.

Wm., 125, 135, 140.

Pagan, de, 271.

Galf . de, 286, 327.

de Tyxhul, Wm., 800.

Sir Thos., 328.

and »ee Gasteneys.

Wasterne (Casterne), 168.

Water-Eton, 186.

Waterfall, 44, 145, 181, 208, 228.

Waterfilde, 224.

Wavere, Thos. de, 141, 142.

Fel, w. of, 141, 142.

Waverton, 295, 296.

Waylescroft, 225.

Webbe of Gt. Barre, Wm. le, 172.

Hy., b.

of, 172.

Bic, b.

of, 172.
Weddenusbury, 101.
Weddesbury, 186, 329,
Weddisburie, 186, 214.
Weddysburye, see WeJdisburie.
Wednesbury, 105, 187.
Wednesfeld, 73, 106, 217, 231.
Weford, 194.
Wegewode, John, 828.
Wellos, Humph., 238.
Wellys, Wm., 208.

Marg., w. of, 208.

Wenlok, Bog. de, 42.

Wenyngton, 181.

Wemey of Bromshulf, Wm. le, 98.

Werrelowe, 81, 82.

Werselowe, 17.

Wescote, Wm., 222, 225, 231.

Eat., w. of, 222, 225.

Tho8., 231.

West of Elmhurst, John, 118.

Kt., Thos., 185.

Westbromwich, 31, 183, 186, 190, 215

228, 234.
Westcote, Wm., 191, 208, 225.

Kat.,w. of, 191.

Balph, s. of, 225.

John, 209.

INDEX.

xlix.

Westcote, Ralph, 2()9.

Th.)ii., 209.

Nic, 324.

Westcott, Wm., 227.
Wejt}ialgh, Robt. de, 95.

Rog. de. 95.

Westrainater, Sim., abbot of, 145,

152.
Weston, 139, 180, 198, 238.

in CO. Northam jton, 64, 60.

— under- Brewode, 132.

near Blumenhull, 166.

Cuny, 222.

Wm. de, 9, 15, 47, '.G.

Wm , 8. of, 47, 5(5.

Alian., f. w. of, 9, 15.

— John, 8. of, 15.

Adam de, 25.

Edith, w. of, 25.

Robt. de, 25, 132, 139.

Rog. de, 25.

— Robt, b. of, 25.

• of Salop, Ric. de, 4S.

^— Kat., w. of, 4 J.

Ric. de, 48, 83,238.

Wm., 8. of, 48.

IIt., b. of, 48.

Ric, P., Ric. de, 83,

Cecil., w., John de, 199.

John de, 50, 93, 115, 190,

dean of the Ch. of Wolverne-

hampton, Phil, de, 110, 143, 156.

Phil, de, 173.

and see Wheston.

Weitowe, Edw., 211.
Westwood, 224.
Wetenhall, Ralph de, 171.

kat., w. of, 171.

Wetton, 187.

Wevcre, Wotton under, 86.
Weylescrofte, 202.
Whalleje, Robt. de, 34.

Robt., 8. of, 34.

Ric, 219.

Whatecroft, John, 172.

Whattou, prior of Trentham, Ric. de,

104.
Wheston, 130.
Whctearre, 314.
Whetha'es, 8 », Uk

John de. 70, 117.

Coroner, John de, 1 1(3.

Whet )n, Ar^ton, 70, 75. 83.
Whichenovere ^Wichnor) inco. StafT.,

60, 112.
W^liiston, Law. de, 41,47, 48, r>2.

John de, 118.

John, b. of. lis.

Chiv., John de, 1C6,

Whit.;K-i-e, 177.
Wm. de, 21, 24.

Whit acre, Ric de, 23, 67.

Nether, 23.

Whitall, Jaa., 223.

Whitegreve, »ee Whytegreve.

Whiteladies, 329.

White, vie. of Ch. of Cesteford, Ro^.

le, 96.
Whitefeld, Robt. de, 118, 140.

Eliz.de, 119, 140.

Whitehouse, see Whythouse.

Whithurst, Thos., 237.

Whitehalgh of Ipstanes, Hj. del,

162.
Whitemor, 66, 191.

John de, 30, 34, 83.

Wm , 8. of, 83.

del Hurst, Wm. del, 172.

Whit^more, tee Wliitemor.
Whiting, John, 208.

Joan, w. of, 208.

Whitton of Wirleve, Wm. de, 14
Whityndon, Thos.'de, 107.
Whitynton. 30, 44, 90, 184, 190, 19 J,
195, 199, 201, 220.

near Lychfeld, 226.

Wm. de, 112, 139.

Agnes, w. of, 139.

Thos. de, 118, 119, 133, iU\

202.

Joan, w. of, 118, 110,

133, 1 40.

John de, 133, 134.

John,R. and h., Wm. dc, lo%

Whorwood, Wm., 184.

Hy., 221.

Whorcroese (Hoarcross), 212.
Whytacre, #ee Whitacre.
Whytegreve, 111, 212, 238.

John de, 30, 49, 25, 322.

Hy. de, 49.

Robt., 316.

of G-nousale, Wm., 102.

of Staff., Robt., 263, 313.

Wm., 263, 321.

Thos., 263.

Whytemore, see Whitemor.
Whytenasshe, 132.
Whytfeld, Thos. de, 133.

Joan, f. \v. of, \'.V.i.

Robt. de, 133.

Eli/., f. w. of. \'A *.

Whyityngton, see Whitvnton.
Wh^tbousc, Thurstan, 223.
Wichcotc, elder, John, 178.
Wichenour, 192, and see Whicl.cri-

overe.
Wiggewode, John, 322.
Wightmere, 194, 195, 235.
Wightmer, see V\ ij^htmere.
Wilbridtone, Wm. de, 27 k
Wigington, see Wvjivnton.

•2 V

INDEX.

Wilbivgliton, 36, 81, 84, 87, 93.

Willeford, 15.

WUlenhale, 71, 133, 13i, 224.

John de, 102.

Mat., d. and h. of, 102.

William of Stansop, «Tohn, 71.
Willoughbv, Arm., Geo., 235.

de Bpokn, Kt., Robt., 182.

Dor., w.

of, 182.

£dw., 8.

and h. of, 182.
Wilughby, Ric. de, 292.
Wirleye,Gt., 24, 173, 211, 221.
Little, 24, 80, 170, 171, 211,

221.

'- Bobt. de. 24, 63, 92.

Joan, f. w. of, 2i, 63.

Wm. de, 25, 179, 236.

Thos. de, 49,236.

Aug., b. of, 236.

181, 184, 194.

Agnes de, 111.

Tlios., ». of, 111,

Rog. de, 125, 127, 131. 1G7.

Ric. do. 134.

John; 179.

:- Anne, w. of, 179.

VVistan, 81, 82.
Wision, Robt. de, 274.

see Whiston.

Withington, 220.
Wilton, 75.

Adam de. 170, 171.

Wochard, Wra., 14S.

Woddesbarye, 183.

Woddjng, John, 221.

Wrde,Geo.,215,216.

Wodecote, 43.

Wodchous of Wombonrne, Ralpli de,

67.
Wodehouse of Tuttebury, Nic., 121.
Wodende, 237.
Wodhousen, 10 k
TVodhowse, 212.
Wodne9feld,110,237.
Wodnet, Lam., 215.
"VVodewale, Wni. de, 92.
Wognston, 205.
Wolaston of Admonde.^ton, Ric. de,

93.
Robt., i.

of, 03.

John de, IfO, 122, 307.

Woleniere, Wm. de, 64.
AVolf of llerla-ton, Wm. le, 126.
AVolmere, Wm. de, 54.
Wolrich of London, Ric i 7.

Wm.. 104.

Wolriche, Jfls., 199.
Wolselev, 185, 191.

Wol«eleje, late pars, of Ch. of Che-
delton, Geof. de, P.

Wm. de, 25, 82. 292.

John, 8. of, 82.

- John de, 25, 104, 108.

- Ric.de, 10 s.
John, 8. of, 108.

Hv. de, 108.

Ailth., 212.

Edricht de, 245.

Revner, s. of, 2i5.

Ralph de, 2£8.

and see Wosoler.

Wolsey, Cardinal of York, Thos., 183.
Wolverhampton, see Wolvornehamp-

ton.
Wolvemehampton, 33, 89, 110, 132,

140, 143, 150, 156, 166, 196, 2 8,

211, 212, 215, 217, 219, 222, 223,

224, 227, 231, 237.
Wolverston, Samp., 238.
Wombourne, 64, 155, 183, 186, 230,

231.
Woodhouse, 201, 216, 220.
Wooddeytoii, 205.
Wood, Geo., 221.

Ric, 239.

Woodseton, 185.
Woodward, Wm., 212.

Alice, w., 212.

Woodhowser, 209.
Woodcroft, 224.
Woseley, Ralph, 238.

; Joyce, w., 238.

Worcester, Mosely in co., 829.

Spechley inoo., 329.

Worsolowe, 181.
Worwood, Hy., 222.

— Joan, w., 222.

Wot ton -under- We ver, 33, 184.

Werere, lij. de, 26.

IFy. de, 33, 35.

Agnes, w. of, 33.

IIt., 8. of, 33.

Wm. de, 72.

Isa., w. of, 72.

Thos.de, 119.

Alice, d. of 119.

Worere, Pet. de. 49.
Wrinefold,302, 303.
Wronge, Wm. le, 102.

Isa., w. of, 102.

Wronkeslowc, Bailiff of Stafford, Wm.,

312.
Wrottcsle, Hugh de, 13.
Wrottesleve, 122, 244.
Chiv., Hugh de, 6, 39, 66, 78,

89, 98, 1 22.

Kt., Hugh de,15,98.

of Befcote, Hugh de, 111.

John, 205.

INDEX.

li.

Wroit^sleTC, of Wrottcslevc, Walt.,
205.

Sir Hugh, 2C6.

and *ee Rotfyslpy.

Wryde of Stafford, Kog., 16.

Agnes,

f w, of, \ 6.
Wrjght, Boor., 2U.

Marpj., w. of, 214.

Wyard, John, at, 322.
WVatt, Arm., Thos , 185.
Wyburley, Robt. do, 4;^, 51, 56, 77.
Alic*, w. of, 43, 51, 56,

77.
Wyford (Weeford), 128, 183, 184.
Wvger, Thos., 117.

— '- Christ., w. of, 117.

Ilr., 117.

WyggynKton, »ee Wjgvnton.
Wynynton, 198, 211,' 217, 218, 220,

232, 235.
Wylewis, 27.
WylkynHon, Ralph, 239.
Wymer, Rog., 132.
W^deville, Ric.de, 15G.
W.\flbrd, *<?« Wvford.
Wysjenton, aee W vginton.
WVghtwTche, 237.
WVllvngton, Thos., 206.
WVlkyns, Wm.. 2i8.

Joan, w. of, 228.

Wymour of Colton, John, 170, 172.
Wyndesore, Arm., And., 178, 182.

• £liz., w. of.

178, 182.

179, 182.

179.

Geo., 8. of, 178,

Wm., B.of, 178,

Edw., 8. of, 182.
Edm., 8. of, 178,

Tho8., 8. of, 182.

Anth., 179.

Kt.. Wm., 180,190.

Lord, 189, 190.

Marg , w. of, 189, 190.

Arm., Tho8., 190.

Wyndesore, Arm. Thos., Dor., w. of,

190.
Wyndon, 189.
Wyngulworth, 180.
Wynnesbury, Hy. de, 122.
Wynnesley, Robt. de, 24.
Wynste, Thos., 219.

Dor., w. of, 2 19.

Wyrley, aee Wirleye.
Wyrleye, ee^. Wirleyo.
Wvstowe, Edw., 229.

— Eliz., w. of, 229.

Wythacre, Rio. do, 292.

Wytheges (Wergs in Tettenhall), 37.

Wvtlier, Rio., 22, 80, 86, 92, 96.

— '- Wm., 88.

Wytokes-hather (Uttoxeter), 62.
Wyttemore, 222, 227.
Wyvereston, John de, 10, 91, 96.

Eva., w. of, 10, 91, 95.

Joan, sis. of Eva, w.

of, 91.

Wm. de, 57, 68, 89.

Yardeley, Hugh, 186.

Yemefvn, 233.

Yongc of Freford, John le, 30.

Arm., Wm., 197.

York, John de, 39.

Thos., Archbisp. of, 182, 183.

Yoxall, see Yoxhale.
Yoxhale,4, 16, 39, 84, 89, 183, IJ-o,
189, 212,

Q-ilb. de, 4.

^— — Hy., s. of, 4.

' ^— Thos., s., Hy , s., 4.
Yoxhall, see Yoxhale.
Yoxsall, see Yoxhale.

Zouche, Ivo la, 62.

Wm., s. of, 62.

and see Souche.

SUPPLEMENT TO THE HISTORY OF THE
MANOR AND PARISH OF BLYMHILL.

BT TUB

REV. THE HON. GEORGE T. 0. BRIDGEMAN.

SUPPLEMENT TO THE HISTORY OF BLYMHEL

Since the History of the Parish of Blymhill was printed in the
first two volumes of "Historical Collections for a History of
Staffordshire," so much valuable information has been given in the
subsequent volumes by the editing and printing of original records
hitherto unexplored as to make it almost necessary to re-write it.

In this short supplement, however, it is merely intended to
correct the principal errors; and the pedigrees have been left
without connection.

A single plea heard in the Court of the King's Bench in the Easter
Term of 7 Edw. Ill,* 1333, respecting the advowson of the Church
of Blymhill, throws a flood of light upon the descent of the lords of
the manor, and the right of presentation to the Church. From this
record it appears that on the death of John Bagot, of Blymhill
(who was dead in 1224), the right of presentation came to his
daughters and coheirs, Sarah, Margaret, Joan, and Philippaf ; of
whom Sarah was mairied to William de Ipstones, Margaret to
Ealph de Coven, Joan to Richard de Pycheford and Philippa, the
youngest, to Geoffrey de Bromley.} The manor was divided
between these coheirs, who jointly presented one Thomas
Personessone to the Church in the time of Hen. Ill (which Thomas
was in possession, 1254-1279). His successor, Walter de Lega,
was also presented by the patrons jointly ; but on his death (in
19 Edw. I, 1291), a dispute arose as to the right of presentation
between William de Ipstones, son of John, son and heir of William
de Ipstones and Sarah, his wife, of the first part, Thomas de la Hyde,
Ealph Streche, and Henry de Wy verston (representing Margaret de
Coven) of the second part, Eoger de Pycheford, son of Richard de
Pycheford and Joan, his wife, of the third part, and Robert de

• " CoUections for a History of Staffordshire," Vol. XI, pp. 43, 44,
t Ihid., Vol. T, pp. 176, 192.

X There was originaUj a fifth daughter and cohoir, Elizabeth (" Staff. Coll.,"
Vol. I, p. 293), who died without issue.

B 2

4 SUPPLEMENT TO THE HISTORY OF BLYMHILL.

Bromley, 3on of GeoflFrey de Bromley and Philippa, his wife, of the
fourth part. A concord was made between them by which it was
agreed that William de Ipstones should present for that vacancy,
Thomas de la Hyde, Ralph Streche, and Henry de Wyverston, and
the heirs of Alice, wife of Thomas de la Hyde, of Ralph Streche,
and of Philippa, wife of the said Henry de Wyverston, at the
second vacancy, Roger de Pycheford and his heirs at the third
vacancy, and Robert de Bromley and his heirs at the fourth vacancy,
and so in turn they should present in the above order in
perpetuity.

Tlie descent from three of these sisters is thus made very
simple (that of the third sister, Joan, which was not made suffi-
ciently plain before, being clearly shewn by this plea). But the
descent from the second sister, Margaret, wife of Ralph de Coven,
requires some further explanation.

The plea goes on to shew that from the said Margaret " her
right descended to Alice, Margaret, and Philippa, as her daughters
(ind heirs, between whom her purparty of the manor of Blymhill
was divided, and her right to present remained in common between
them, and the said Alice married Thomas de la Hyde, and the said
Margaret, daughter of Margaret, married Robert Streche, and from
tihe said Margaret, daughter of Margaret, her right descended to
one Ralph Streche as her son and heir." From the ensuing state-
ment in the plea, which is somewhat involved, we also gather that
Philippa, the third daughter of Margaret, was still living in 1291,
?md then the wife of Henry de Wyverston. At that time William
de Ipstones presented one Roger de Staundon to the Church. From
the said Alice, wife of Thomas de la Hyde, the right of her purparty
descended to one Thomas " as son and heir" who enfeoffed John de
Weston of his purparty to be held br/ him and his heirs for ever.
A,nd from the said Ralph Streche the right of his purparty
descended to one Robert Streche as son and heir, who enfeoffed the
said John de Weston of it in the same way. And from the said
Philippa, daughter of Margaret, the right of her purparty
descended to Rose arid Pavia as her daughters and heirs, between
vhom it was divided, their right of presentation remaining in
common, and the said Rose and Pavia severally enfeoffed William,
the son of Peter de Joneston, of their purparty and right of
presentation to be held by him and his heirs for ever.

The Church was again vacant at Easter, 7 Edw. Ill, 1333, when
a fresh dispute arose, 9ud John de Ipstoues, chivaler, was summoned

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to answer the plea of John de Weston-under-Brewode, chyvaler,
and William, son of Peter de Joneston, that he should permit them
to present a fit person to the Church.

Sir John de Ipstones acknowledged the descent of the manor
as shewn, but asserted that the advowson had been assigned to the
purparty of his ancestress Sarah, the eldest daughter and coheir
(of John Bagot and Margaret Fitz Warin, of Burwardesley, his wife).
A day was given to the parties to hear judgment at the Octaves
of Holy Trinity, on which day the suit was adjouined to the
Octaves of St Michael.

As we hear no more of this suit we may assume that the parties
came to an agreement among themselves. In the meantime the
Church lapsed to the Bishop for this turn, for on iij Kalend., Jan*\
1333 (i.g., 1333-4), Sir Hamo de Bromleye was collated to the vacant
Church of Blymhill, by Roger, Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, to
whom the right had fallen by lapse of time.* The contention of Sir
John de Ipstones, that the whole advowson had been assigned to his
ancestress Sarah, will have been disallowed, and Joneston was
probably bought out for the first turn, for at Coven's next turn to
present, which occurred in 1410, the heir of de Weston presented
alone. This right, however, did not continue unchallenged,! for
though the turn purchased by de Weston from Streclie was never
afterwards disputed, the ITyde share was afterwards successfully
claimed by the descendants of Thomas de la Hyde, while that of
Joneston, or part of it, reverted to the Wy verstons.

There is a difficulty about the descent of Thomas de la Hyde,
who is described in the later portion of tliis plea as son and heir
of Alice (the daughter of Ral])h and Margaret de Coven). The
first husband of Alice was Robert de Pendeford, by whom she had
issue who succeeded to her lands in Coven ; and after his death,
before 1271, and probably earlier, she was remarried to one Thomas
Pany or Sany. I will therefore give two alternative explanations.
One is that Thomas Pany may have been the same with Thomas de la
Hyde, and that she had by him a son, Thomas de la Hyde, to whom
she made over her estate at BlymhUl, in 4 Edw. 1, 1275-6, reserving
only a rent during her life. The terms of the fine state that
Thomas Pany and Alice, his wife, acknowledge the right of Thomas

• " Lichfield Diocesan Register," Lib. 2, p. 154.

t It is probable from the subsequent history that the Hjde share had only
been transferred to de Weston for that turn, and not, as stated in the plea, to him
and his heirs for ever.

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de la Hyde and Alice, his wife, to the premises, to be held by them
and the heirs of Alice, of Thomas Pany and Alice, his wife, and the
heirs of Alice.

In the plea rolls of Trinity, 8 Edw. I., 1280, Thomas Pany and
Alice, his wife, appeared against Thomas de la Hyde and Alice, his
wife, in a plea that they should carry ont the terms of a fine
levied respecting a messuage and half a carucate of land and the
sixth part of the advowson of the Church of Blyrahill.*

The same Thomas Pany and Alice, his wife, appeared in a
similar plea concerning a messuage and half a carucate of land in
Coven, at the same assize, against Ealph, son of Eobert de
Pendeford,t to whom Alice had probably made over a similar
portion, as to a younger son, though he afterwards succeeded his
elder brother, John de Pendeford, as head of the family. During
his brother's lifetime, 5 Edw. I, 1311-12, as Ralph, son of Eobert
de Pendeford, he gave half a mark to have an assize^, and he
afterwards appeared as Lord of Coven.

The alternative solution is that, notwithstanding the state-
ment brought forward in the plea concerning the advowson of
Blymhill Church, in 7 Edw. Ill, Thomas de la Hyde was not the
son of Alice, wife of Thomas Pany, but the son-in-law, that his
wife Alice was the daughter of Alice de Coven by her first
husband, Robert de Pendeford, and that Blymhill was made over
to her and her husband as a younger child's portion, just as Coven
had been made over to her brother, Ealph de Pendeford, as a
younger son. The arguments in favour of this latter reading are
that the Blymhill lauds, etc., were settled upon the heirs of Alice,
and not upon the heirs of her husband, Thomas de la Hyde, that
Thomas de la Hyde bears a different name to Thomas Pany, and
that the date of the grant of Walter de la Hyde, the priest, son
and heir of Eoger de la Hyde, to his nephew Thomas, son of
Petronilla de la Hyde, of jdl his lands in la Hyde, is more in
accordance with the age of Thomas de la Hyde, the husband of the
younger Alice, than that of Thomas Pany, the husband of Alice de
Coven. The repetition of the name of Alice, if there were two of
that name in succession, might have caused a mistake in the
plea which was brought forward many years later. Thomas
de la Hyde, the husband of Alice, and Thomas, his son, were

• " Staff. CoU.," Vol. VI, Part I, p. 107.
t " Staff. Coll.," Vol. VI, Part I, p. 107.
J Rot. Fin., 6 Edw. I, m. 10.

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both living in September, 1299, when an assize was taken at
Stafford to determine whether William Wyther, and Agnes, his
wife, John, son of William de Ipstones, Eobert de Bromlegh, Koger
de Pycheford, Kichard, his son, Thomas de la Hyde, Thomas his
son, Balph Streche, Magister John de Weston, Peter de Jonestone,
and Boes, his wife, Bichard Crambel, and Pavia, his wife, Robert
de Swynesclo, Stephen de Bromlegh, Thomas de Hibeniia, and
Walter Caghelegh, had unjustly disseised Bichard de Bruuton of
common of pasture, in 40 acres of heath, and 10 acres of wood in
Blymhill, in which he used to common for all the year for all
manner of beasts.*

The first Thomas de la Hyde, who had an interest in Blymhill,
whether the husband of Alice de Coven or of her daughter Alice,
was a man of considerable wealth, and possessed of property in
Staffordshire, as also in Shropshire and Cornwall. He occurs as a
joint-lord of Blymhill, in 1284, and 1291, and with Thomas, his
son, in 1299. His wife Alice was dead in 1205, when he occurs
in a Shropshire plea at Michaelmas, 23 Edw. I,t with another wife,
Isolda, the widow of Geoffrey le Orfeure, of Ludlow, who was one
of the most prominent money lendera of the day. It was
probably through this marriage that he acquired much of his
property and his position to fill the important posts of Warden of
the Stannaries and Sheriff of Cornwall. He was living and interested
in lands in Cornwall in 34 Edw. I, 1305-6 ;} and seems to have died
in or about 8 Edw. II, 1314, but the inquisition taken after his death
is almost illegible. He held the hamlet of Menedun of the King
in oapite as of the castle of Tyntagel, and other lands, apparently
in Cornwall, of the heir of Matthew de Trechatton (?). Thomas, his
son, was his nearest heir, and was 30 years of age and more.§

Thomas de la Hyde was certainly dead in 8 Edw. II, when Isolda,
formerly wife of Thomas de la Hyde, sued Thomas, son of Thomas
de la Hyde, for a third of 5 messuages, 6 carucates of land,
40 acres of meadow, 8 acres of wood, a mill, a dove-house, £5, and
a lb. of pepper, of rent in Blumenhall, Gunston, Codeshall, Pende-
ford, Brewode, and la Hyde, near Brewode, which she claimed as
dower. Thomas appeared by attorney and pleaded she had no
claim because she had received the manor of Meneden, in co.
Cornwall, in allocation of her whole dower. Isolda denied this,

• " Staff. Coll.,»' Vol. VTT, p. 57.

t " Staff. Coll.," Vol. VII, p. 81.

t Inq.f 84 Edw. I, No. 217, according to Calendarium Oenealogicum,

§ Inq., 8 Edw. II, No. 10. The age of the heir is probably much understated.

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and appealed to a jury, which is to be summoned for a day in
Michaelmas Term. A postscript shows an adjournment to the
Quindene of Hillary.*

It will have been Thomas, son of Thomas de la Hyde and
Alice, his wife, who in 27 Edw. I occurs with his wife Margaret, as
grantee of John, son of Ralph de Bromhale, of all his lands, etc.,
which he had within the vill of Bromhale, or without, in the
parish of Brewood ;t who, with Margaret, his wife, occurs again
in 20 Edw. II, 1326, as grantee of John Giffard, of Chillington ;J
and who in 12 Edw. II, had letters of protection, dated from York,
20th July, 1319, together with William de Birmingham and others, to
go out in the retinue of Roger de Somery to serve in the Scotch wars.§

I take it to have been a third Thomas de la Hyde who was in
possession in 6 Edw. Ill, 1332, and who in 16 Edw. Ill, gives a lease
to his (younger) son, Nicholas, and the heirs of his body, of all his
lands in Bromhale, with remainder to his brother Giles, and after
his decease, to the right heirs of the said Thomas for ever.|| In
23 Edw. Ill, 1349, John de Perton, chivaler, by Charles Carles, his
attorney, sued Thomas de la Hyde, and Margaret, his wife, to carry
out a covenant made between them respecting a messuage and a
carucate of land in Ideshale (Shifnal). The defendants did not
appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to attach them for the Octaves
of Michaelmas.1^ The heirs of the Hydes were the Lanes, who, in
the person of Richard Lane, of Beutley, had recovered, before
1485, from the heirs of de Weston, their third of a fourth of the
advowson of Blymhill, to which they jointly presented in Coven's
turn.

Margaret, the second daughter of Ralph de Coven, was twice
married, and died before 1291. Her first husband was Robert
Streche, hereditary forester of Feckenham, in Worcestershire. He
was dead in 46 Hen. Ill, 1261-2, leaving his son and heir, Ralph
Streche, then about seven years of age.** Ralph Streche was
living in 1291, and died about 1301. The inquisition taken after
his death in 29 Edw. I, states that he held three virgates of land in
Astewode, and other lands in the county of Worcester. The

• " Staff. Coll.," Vol. IX, pp. 49, 50.
t Ibid., Vol. I, p. 322.
t Ibid.

§ " Staff. Coll.," Vol. VIII, p. 40.
li IHd., Vol. I, p. 32.
f "SUff. Coll.," Vol. XII, p. 96.
•• Excerpta e Hot. Fin. II, 376.

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manor of Blymhill is not mentioned, being in another county.
Robert Streche was his son and heir * who sold his share of the
manor and advowson of Blymhill, with all his interest therein, to
Sir John de Weston, of Weston -under- Lizard, with whose heirs it

r has ever since remained. But before speaking of the Weston

descent, as to which there is one notable mistake to mention, I
will conclude what I have to say of Margaret, daughter of Ralph de
Coven, and relict of Robert Streche. After his death she was married
to Henry del Parco, whose wife she was in 1272. She was herself
dead in 1275, leaving her husband, Henry del Parco, surviving. He,
like Robert Streche, her first husband, was an hereditary forester
of the Royal Forest of Feckenham, of which her father was seneschal
as well as of the Royal Forests of Staffordshire. On the death of
his own father, Robert de Parco, about 1256, the writ of d.c.e. was
addressed to Ralph de Coven, seneschal of the King's Forest of
Feckenham. The jury found that he lield one virgate of land by the
service of keeping the King's park within that Royal Forest, also two
virgates of land of tlie Abbot of Bordesley, and that Henry de Parco
was his son and heir, being then of full age.t In 18 Edw. I (Hillary),

{ 1290, Henry de Parco was summoned to answer the plea of Ralph

! Streche, that he had caused waste and destruction in the lands and

woods of the inheiitance of the said Ralph, in Blyminhill, which
Henry held by courtesy of England, and in which Ralph stated he
had cut down 50 ash trees, each worth 25., in a wood of 20 acres.
Henry appeared by attorney, and stated that he held the wood by
courtesy of England by reason of one Margaret, formerly his
wife, and he denied having made any waste, and appealed to a
jury. The Sheriff therefore is ordered to go in his own person to
the wood in Question, and make inquisition into the matter on the
oath of twelve jurors, and return the inquisition at three weeks
from Trinity.}

We have seen that the share of Margaret Streche, or de Parco,
in the manor and advowson of Blymhill, passed by sale to the family of
de Weston, and on the death of Thomas de Weston and his infant
son, Robert de Weston, in 1349 and 1350, the right to the manors

' and lands of the family, including the manors of Weston, Newton, a

share of Blymhill, and lands in Stretton, came to the three sisters
and coheirs of tlie said Thomas, though by some family settlement

• Inq., 29 Edw. I, No. 18.

t Inq-, 40 Edw. Ill, ex. inf. General Wrottesley.

t '• Staff. CoU.," Vol. YI, Part I, pp. 191, 192.

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they were divided into five parts. Elizabeth de Weston, one of
these coheirs, was first married to Sir John de Whyston, Lord of
Whyston, by whom she had an only child, Nicholas de Whyston,
who married, but died under age, and without issue. Sir John de
Whyston died in 1358-9, and his relict, Elizabeth, was married
2ndly to Sir Adam de Peshale, by whom she had an only son,
Adam de Peshale, and a daughter, Isabel. On the death of Eliza-
beth, about 1366, the right of inheritance came to her son, Nicholas
de Whyston, who married, but died soon afterwards under age and
without issue. The reversion was then claimed by John, son of
Edmund Giflfard, as heir of the whole blood, his mother Agnes
being the daughter of Eobert, and the sister of Sir John de
Whyston, father of Nicholas. This produced a long controversy
between Giffard and Peshale, which was eventually determined by
the purchase of Giffard's rights by the latter and the relinquish-
ment to Giffard of the lands in Stretton.

A trial recorded in the Assize EoU of 2 Eic. II, 1378-9, indirectly

proves the right of Peshale to their inheritance in BlymhiU and
Weston, and corrects an error into which we had fallen in the

previous account of the manor and parish of BlymhiU. The trial

was between Sir Adam de Peshale, complainant, and John fitz

Edmund Giffard, defendant, and referred to a certain free tenement

in Whiston, with respect to which John fitz Edmund Giflfard had

unjustly disseised Sir Adam de Peshale of his life interest therein.

The pleas shew that a certain John de Whyston, knight, was

formerly seised, and that he enfeoflfed Stephen de Bromley, parson

of BlymhiU, which Stephen gave them to the same John de

Whyston and EUzabeth [de Weston] then his wife, and the heirs

of the said John for ever. John had issue Nicholas, and died.

After the death of John the reversion of the said tenement, after

the death of Elizabeth, descended to Nicholas, as son and heir

of John. The said Nicholas afterwards died, and after the death

of Nicholas the reversion descended to a certain Agnes, then wife

of Edmund Giflfard, mother of the said John (the defendant in this

action) whose heir he is, as aunt and heir of the said Nicholas.

And the same Elizabeth took to her husband the said Adam, the

plaintiflf, which same Adam and Elizabeth (as the defendant asserts)

afterwards alienated the said tenement in fee to the said Stephen,

and the same Agnes died during the lifetime of Adam and

Elizabeth, after whose death the said John fitz Edmund, being

under age, entered into possession as son and heir of Agnes. Adam

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disputed the feoffments of John de Whyston and Stephen, and says
that John fitz Edmund entered upon the tenement under the suppo-
sition that Elizabeth had outlived Agnes, his mother, whereas
Agnes outlived Elizabeth, and upon this he placed himself upon
the assize. And he says that after the death of Elizabeth the said
Edmund and Agnes had demised the said tenement to the said
Adam for term of his Ufe. The said John, on the other hand,
contends that the said Elizabeth outlived Agnes, and placed
himself upon the assize. The jury found that the said Agnes had
outlived Elizabeth, and that the said Adam was seised of the afore-
said tenement, of which he had been unjustly disseised by the
said John, to the damage of 20 marks, which Adam accordingly
received, and John was in misericordid. The value of this assize
with respect to Blymhill and Weston is that it shews Agnes, wife
of Edmund GifFard, and mother of John fitz Edmund, to have been
not the daughter of Sir John de Whyston, by his wife, Elizabeth
de Weston, and sister of Nicholas (as given in the pedigree drawn
up by Segar, garter, inserted in Harwood's Erdeswick's Stafford-
shire, and as assumed by us in our History of the Manor and
Parish of Blymhill), but the sister of Sir John de Whyston and
aunt of Nicholas, and therefore of no blood relationship to the de
Westons, though John fitz Edmund Giflfard so far established a
claim to the Weston estates as heir of the whole blood to his
cousin, Nicholas de Whyston, that he had to be bought out by the
Peshales, by her marriage with which family only Elizabeth de
Weston left surviving issue, who eventually acquired the whole of
the manor of Weston.

We pass on now to PhUippa, the third daughter of Ralph and
Margaret de Coven, who was married to Henry de Wyverston, of
Beffcote, near Walton Grang(5, in the parish of Gnosall,* before
22nd September, 1271 ; for at the Forest Assizes at Lichfield on the
morrow of St. Michael, 55 H. Ill, 30th September, 1271, it was
presented that Ealph de Coven, who is dead, had newly assarted
eight acres in the Forest of Cannock, which land had been sown.
Thomas Payn, Henry de Wodiston (Wyverston) and William de
Drayton, who now hold the land, are to be answerable for the
crops, and the land to be taken into the King's hand.t In the

* Thu place is erroneouBly caUed Besscote or Bescote in the Histoij of Bljm-
h iU, formerly given in the Staffordshire Collections. Beffcote was the property of
Sir Thomas Boughey, Bart., in 1881. There was an old manor house here which
was pulled down by the late Sir T. Boughey.

t "Staff. Coll.," Vol. V, Part I, p. 149.

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next year Thomas Pain and Alice, his wife, Henry de Park and
Margaret, his wife, and Henry de Wyverston and Philippa his
wife, were contesting with their aunt Phelippa, and Geoftrey de
Bromley, her husband, a messuage and 20 acres of land in Ashley.
Geoffrey compounded for their rights for 6 marks, and the com-
plainants remitted their claim.*

On October 13, 1283, a fine was levied at Westminster between
Ealph de Wyverston, complainant, and Henry de Wyverston and
Philippa, his wife, impedients, concerning one messuage and two
parts of 65 acres of land, 4^ acres of meadow, and £1 85. Sd. rent
in Covene, Corewood, and Aspelee, which impedients acknowledged
to belong to complainant by gift of impedients, to hold of impedi-
ents for ever, rendering therefore a penny yearly and performing
the accustomed services, and further impedients granted that the
premises which Margery, formerly wife of Ealph de Covene, held
in dower of impedients of the inheritance of Phelippa in the said
town on the day this concord was made, and which ought, after
the decease of Margery, to revert to impedients, should remain to
complainant to hold, together with the aforesaid premises, of
impedients for ever; and for this acknowledgment complainant
gave to impedients 100s.t This, I believe to have been one of a
series of gifts or sales by which Henry de Wyverston and Philippa,
his wife, alienated a great portion of their lands to some other
member of the Wyverston family ; or possibly Ealph de Wyver-
ston may have only acted as a trustee in this transaction. By
deed without date, Henry de Wyverston gives to Hamo Cissor, of
Blymhill, a place of land in Blymhill, which Sir Ealph de Coven,
knight, fonnerly held.J Henry de Wyverston was living in 1291,
when the concord was made between the coheirs of Blymhill con-
cerning the advowson, and died in that or the following year.
His wife Philippa had predeceased him, for at Michaelmas, 21
Edw. I, 1293, Cecilia, formerly wife of Henry de Wyverston, sued
Magister Eichard Crambel and Pavia, his wife, and Eose, sister of
Pavia, for a third of five messuages, 2 J carucates of land, 6 acres
of meadow, 50 acres of wood, 8 acres of pasture, and 47«. of rent
in Befcote ; and she sued Henry de Wyverston for a third of 5
riiessuages, a carucate of land, a mill, and 22s. M. of rent in
Wyvereston (Worston) as her dower. The defendants appeared,

• Ibid, Vol. TV, pp. 205, 258.
t Ped. Fin., 2 Edw. I, No. 73.
J Huntbach MS., Vol. II.

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and Henry called to warranty for the dower claimed against him,
Richard Crambel, Pavia, and Rose, who are to be summoned for
the Quindene of Hillary; and Magister Richard, Pavia, and Rose
pleaded that Cecilia was not entitled to dower, because she had
not been lawfully married to Henry. A mandate was therefore
sent to the Bishop to make inquisition into the facts, and return
it at the same date. A postscript states that the Bishop returned
that the said Henry and Cecilia had been lawfully married.
Cecilia is therefore to recover dower. The same Cecilia siied
Joan, the daughter of Roger de Ashley, for a third of a toft and
thirty acres of land in Befcote, and she sued William, son of
Adam de C(;tes and Margaret, his wife, for a third of 55. of rent in
the same vill. The defendants did not appear, and the Sheriff is
ordered to take the dower claimed into the King's hands, and re-
summon them for the Quindene of Hillary.*

This suit shews approximately w^hat lands Henry de Wy version
held in his own right at the time of his death. In the suit con-
cerning the advowson of Blymhill in 1333, before quoted, Rose and
Pavia are called the daughters and heirs of Philippa. I suppose
them to have also been the daughters and heirs of their father,
Henry de Wy verston. Of these, Pavia was styled the wife of Magis-
ter Richard Crambel in 1292-3, who was called Master Richard
le Tailleur in the same regnal year, when he and Pavia, his wife,
gave half a mark to have an assize ;t and so he is also called in a
plea in the Banco Roll at Michaelmas, 23 Edw. I, 1295,$ where
• Hugh de Wy verston is suing Peter, son of Robert Aleyn and Rose,
his wife, Magister Richard le Tayleur and Pavia, his wife, in a plea
that they should acquit him of the service which Robert Hastang
claimed from him for the free tenement he holds of them in Hilcote,
in which they are mesne tenants between him and Robert. It will
be observed that Rose, who was probably the elder daughter of
Henry de Wy verston, and who was unmarried in 1292-3, had now
become the wife of Peter, son of Robert Aleyn, who is aftei-wards
called Peter de Joneston. The frequent change of names here
renders the persons less easy of identification. Joneston or John-
son was a hamlet in the township of Horsley and parish of Eccles-
hall, where Peter de Joneston claimed to hold a messuage, a virgate
and a half of land, three acres of meadow, and six acres of wood as

• " Staff. CoU.," Vol. VII, p. 7.
t " Staff. Coll.," Vol. I, p. 381.
t Ibid., Vol. VII, p. 30.

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a lay fee in Eccleshall in 1316.* At Trinity, 29 Edw. I, 1301, at
York, the Sheriff was ordered to take with him four discreet men
and to go in his own person to the court of Hugh le Blund, of
Penkridge, and there in full court to cause to be recorded the suit
which was before the said court by the king's writ of right, between
Richard de Befcote, plaintiff, and Peter de Joneston and Bose, his
wife, Richard de Flossebrook and Pavia, his wife, and Thomas Amiot,
of Befcote, tenants, of seven and a quarter acres of land in Befcote,
and to return the record into couit at this day under his seal by four
who were present at the record.t Here the husband of Pavia is ap-
parently called by yet another name. On 4th April, 1305, au assize
was taken at Lichfield to ascertain whether Thomas atte forde of
Bissebury, the brother of Richard atte forde, was seised of ten acres
of land in Coven when he died, and if Richard was his nearest heir,
which land Ralph de Wyverston holds, who called to warranty
Peter de Joneston and Rose, his wife, and Richard de Flossebrok
and Pavia, his wife. Ralph eventually admitted the claim of Richard-f
We have seen that the sisters Rose and Pavia made over their
purparty of the manor of Blymhill and their share of the advowson
to William, son of Peter de Joneston, presumably the son of Rose,
to hold to him and his heirs for ever, which William in 1333 con-
tested with John de Weston the right to present in Coven's turn
against Sir John de Ipstones. That particular turn fell to the
bishop by lapse of time, and the heirs of de Weston alone presented
at Coven's next turn in 1410, for which I suppose they obtained
Joneston's consent or purchased his right for that turn, but ever
afterwards the heir of de Weston presented in conjunction with
the other coparceners. In the subsidy roll of 1 Edw. Ill, 1327,
the goods of Peter de Joneston at Befcote are taxed for the Scotch
war at 2&,§ which is the highest assessment for that hamlet, and they
are assessed at the same valuation at Horsley,{| while William de
Joneston is taxed for Horsley at the same sum.! Adam Cissore is
taxed for Flosse Broke (Flashbrook) at 6^^.** which may possibly
represent the interest of Master Richard Crambel or le Tailleur. In
the second subsidy roll of 6 Edw. Ill, 1332-3, Peter de Joneston is
taxed for Slyndon and Aspeley at 4s. 8rf., and William de Joneston
at 2$. Srf.tt Neither Befcote nor Horseley occur in this roll ; but

• " Staff. CoU.," Vol. IX,p. 59.
t Ibid., p. 127.
II Ibid., p. 212.
•• Ibid., p. 213.

t Ibid., Vo!. Vn, p. 79.
§ " Staff. CoU.," VII, p. 239.
% Ibid.
ft Ibid., Vol. X, p. 97.

SUPPLEMENT TO THE HISTORY OF BLYMHILL. 15

Adam le Taylour is taxed at 2s. Ad, for Flossebrok,* In the Octaves
of Hillaiy, 7 Edw. Ill (January 20, 1334) was a final concord at
York between William de Joneston and Beatrice, his wife, by John
de Wyverston, attorney for Beatrice, complainants, and Kobert de
Joneston, deforciant, concerning one messuage, one carucate of land,
eight acres of meadow, four acres of wood, and 125. 6rf. rent in
BlemenhuU, and concerning the advowson of the church of the
same town, whereof was plea of convention ; William acknowledged
the said premises and advowson to belong to deforciant as of the
gift of William, and for this acknowledgment deforciant granted
to complainants the said premises and advowson to hold to com-
plainants and their heirs of the chief lords of the fee by the services
appertaining, and if complainants die without heirs of their body,
the said premises and advowson shall remain to the right heirs of
the said William.f After this I hear no more of the Jonestons or
Tailleurs in connection with Blymhill, and not long afterwards
their share of the manor and advowson, and I think also their
interest at Befcote, seems to have passed once more to the Wyver-
stons, whether by inheritance or purchase I am unable to say, but
if from inheritance I should imagine it would be by descent from
the Wyverstons only, and probably by some special settlement, and
not by descent from Philippa de Coven, the coheiress of Blymhill.

Henry de Wyveraton, as we have seen, held lands in Befcole
of the daughters and heina of Henry de Wyverston in 1293. It
was probably his widow Alice who in 16 Edw. II, at Trinity Term,
1323, with her husband William de Venables is sued by John dc
Hastang for causing waste and destruction in his lands, woods, etc.,
at Befcote, which they held for the life of Alice.J

In a Huntbache MS. I find Henry de Wyverston, son of Alice,
and I find there Henry de Wyverston described as lord of Befcote
in 13 Edw. II, 1319-20, who was father by Cecilia, his wife, of
William and Hugh. In 26 Edw. Ill, on the Quindene of Easter,
1352, was a final concord between William de Wyverston and
Ismania, his wife, complainants, and Thomas Huberd, of Cokeslone,
and Agnes, daughter of Henry de Wyverston, deforciants, of 13
messuages, 1 mill, 5 carucates of land, 42 acres of meadow, 34
acres of wood, and 74s. of rent in Wyverston, Befcote, Blumenhul,
Eccleshale, Little Brycheford, Caltone, Cherleton, and Meflford, rmi

• Ibid., p. 98.

t " staff. CoU.," Yol. IT, p. 83. Ped. Fin., 7 B. Ill, No. wanting.

t " Staff. CoU.," Vol. IX, p. 92.

16 RUPPLEMEXT TO THE HISTORY OF BLYMHILL.

the advowson of the church of Bumenhul (Blymhill). William
and Ismania acknowledged the tenements and advowson to be
the right of Thomas, for which he and Agnes granted them to
William and Ismania, to be held by them and their issue, and
failing such to remain to the right heirs of William for ever.*
From a list of fines de Banco for the county of Staflford in the time
of Edw. Ill, preserved in the Stafford MS. cartulary at Blithfield, it
appears that in 36 Edw, III, William Weverston and Ismania, his
wife, fined for certain tenements in , . . Befcote, Eccleshale,
Blumenhul, and . . . advowson . . . The following inscrip-
tion is written on a flat stone at the west end of Necton church,
near Swaffriam, co. Nori'olk. *^ Ismaigne jadis la feme Wlllik de
Wyveston qe morust le Jour de Inocens Ian de gee mccclxxij gist icy.
IHeu de saime eit mercy.^ A short pedigree in a Huntbache MS.
gives as their son William, son of William de Wyrerston 2 Eic. II,
after which I meet with no m_ore of the family, but their share
of the manor of Blymhill and advowson of the church, together
with Befcote and lands in Coven, afterwards came to the Harcourts.

• Ibid., Yol. XI, p. 165.

t Add MSS. 5860, p. 208 at Britifih Maaeuin.

ADDENDA & CORRIGENDA.

I
I

VOLUME I.

Page 291, after line 24, inserfc— In 1166-7, John Bagoi, of BlTmhill, is fined half
a merk for a forest trespass.^ In like manner, William Bagot accounts for
10 marks for a forest trespass in 1176-6.'

A deed of Herrej Bagott, and Milisent, his wife, to Thomas Noell, has for its
fourth witness, William Bagott de Blimhill, who is followed hy William
Bagot de Holidale, Roger Bagott, Henry Bagott, Lord of Draycott, Bobert
fitz Dagni (? Pagani) de Eston, Thomas de Eersewall, Nicholas de Mutton,
then seneschal, Philip fitz Episcopi, Philip Noell, Balph de Blore, Adam
fitz Adam de Auditheleia (Audley), Henry, his brother, etc'

After the last line, insert — The mother of William Bagot, and widow of John,
was probably that Ivetta Bagot, who, in 1182, with William Bagot, her heir,
made a convention with William de Rydeware, concerning 30 acres of land,
in Rydeware, which he held imder the said lyetta and her heirs.^

In 27 Hen. II (1180-1), William Bagot forfeits 1 mark because he had called
the King to warranty, and then withdrawn the plea.'

He was living in 1194, when he witnessed a deed of Hervey Bagot and Milisent,
his wife, to the canons of St. Thomas the Martyr, Stafford, as William Bagot
de Blumenhull,^ and as late as 1199.^
Page 292, after line 6, insert— John Bagold witnesses a deed of Hamo de Weston,
together with Alexander, chaplain of Weston, Herbert, chaplain of
Blymhill, and others, relative tx> lands in Weston.^
Page 298, line 1, for heiress read — Coheiress.

After line 5 insert — The heirs of de Belmeis were Zouche and Martel.

In 8 Ric. I (1196-7), Eudo Martel owes 60 marks for receiving the portion
which reasonably belonged to him of the inheritance of his mother against

^ Rot. Pip., 13 Hen. II. « Ihid. 22 Hen. II. » Harl MS3., 6128.

■» " Collections for ^i8to^y of Staffordshire," Vol. II, pp. 257-8.
1 Vol. I, p. 96. • Ibid., p. 263. 7 xtid., Vol. HI, p. 209.

Cbetwynd MSS. at Blithfield, from Lord Denbigh's Weston Foho.

ADDENDA AND CORRIGENDA.

Williaui de Belmeis, son of Alan de la Zouohe ; so that the descent of the
Beimels f amil/ will have been as follows : —

Philip de Beimels, son of Walter, and=7=Malilda, daughter of William de Mes-
nephew and heir of Richard, de Bel- chines,
meis, Bishop of London; dead in
1154.

Philip de Bei-
mels, eldest son
and heir; dead
in 1159, 9.p.

I I

Banulph de Beimels, Alan la Zouche,=7=Adelicia

sue. to his brother

Philip ; ob, circa

1167, 9.p,

son of G-eo£f-

rej, Vioomte

de Rohan ; oc.

1172, 1186.

de
Belmeis.

.=T=. . . de
Bel -
meisi

I
1. William hi

Zouche, alias

de Belmeis;

ob. circa 1199.

2. Roger la Zoache,=

sue. June, 1199 ;

ob. circa 1238.

I
8. Philip la

Zouche, aiias

de Belmeis.

Eudo Martel,^.
oc. 1197.

I
Alan la Zouche, oc. 1238,
ob. 1270.

I
Roger Martel,

oc. 1223-:i.

Line 9 et »eq. See Supplement for correct reading.

Line 22, between James de Morton and John Bagot, of Brunton, insert Michael
de Morton, as a witness.

Line 22, at the end of note 8 insert — James de Morton and Michael de Morton
held half a knight's fee, in Morton, in the parish of GnosaU, of John Fitz
Alan, about 1240 and in 1244-5.

Penultimate line, note to Sir Fulk FitzWarin (note 5). Mr. Eyton has dearly

shewn that the FitzWarins, of Broseley and Ashley, were a younger branch

of the baronial family of Whittington, co. Salop, being descended from

William FitzWarin, a younger son of Warin de Metz, temp. Hen. I ; and this

payment from the manor of Ashley was doubtless an acknowledgment of some

seigneural claim on the part of the representatiye of the senior line.

Page 294, after line 20, insert — In 1279, Hugh de Beaumes and Roger de Eyton,

were summoned to answer Gheoffrey de P,Toheford, why they should not

permit him to present a fit person to the chapel of Burewardesley (Broselej).

On behalf of Geoffrey it is stated that the presentation was formerly the right

of Roger de Burewardesle, and descended to Mabel, Alice, and Margaret, his

sisters %nd heirs. From Mabel, the eldest, the riglit of her purparty

descended to one Adam (ie Beisin), as her son and heir, who married one

Matilda, to whom the advowson was assigned in dower after the death of the

said Adam. She presented one Walter, clerk, to the said chapel, who was

admitted and instituted, and she afterwards demised her dower to the

aforesaid Hugh (de Beaumes) for a term.

Alice, the middle sister, gave her purparty of the said advowson to the said
Roger de Eyton.

And as for Margaret, the youngest sister, the right of her purparty descended
to Alice, Margaret, and Philippa, as daughters and heirs, who gave their
purparty of the advowson to the aforesaid Geoffrey (de Pycheford). [There
is an error here, possibly in the plea, but more probably from the omission of
a sjUaye, or a whole line, by the engrossing clerk who recorded the plea on

ADDENDA AND COKRIGKNDA. 19

the Banco Boll. The Alice, Margaret, and Philippa here mentioned were
not daughters and coheirs of Margaret de Burwardesley, but her grand-
daughiertf being the daughters and coheirs of her daughter, Margaret de
Coven, who leemfl to have inherited all or most of her mother's interest in
Brosele/.] And when the church became vacant by the death of the said Walter,
Biatilda brought a plea of last presentation against the said Geoffrey and
Bogep in the Octaves of Trinity, 55 Hen. Ill (1271), and Matilda made
default, on account of which Geoffrey and Roger recovered the presentation
to the said chapel ; and the aforesaid Roger had the statua of Alice, the middle
sister, and Geoffrey conceded to him the presentation for that turn ; and
when for that reason it appertained to Geoffrey to present, the said Hugh
and Roger unjustly impeded him, and he produced his proofs and claimed
£40 damages. Roger (de Eyton) stated that before he had been able to
recoTer the presentation as aforesaid the bishop had presented, owing to six
months having elapsed. A concord was made by which Hugh and Roger
agreed to give Geoffrey the presentation for that turn.*
Page 295, line 7. See supplement for a proper statement of these coheirs.

Line 13. Instead of 1250 read 1259.

The account of the Ipstones family, as formerly given, is very imperfect ; and
the following additional information must be read ^ith the former
account : —

The first of this family who bore the local surname was Herbert de Ipstones, a
younger brother of Bertram de Yerdon, who occurs as such in the Pipe Roll
of Michaelmas, 1175, where he has to account for 5 marks for a default.'

They were grandsons of a former Bertram de Verdon, who held Famham
Royal, CO. Bucks, in captte, at the time of Domesday.'

It may have been his son who, as William de Ippestane (Ipstones), appeared as
one of the pledges of Adam fitz Ralph, at an assize taken at Lichfield, on the
day of St. Michael, 1 John* (29 Sept. 1199), and who as William Verdon de
Tpestan, was one of four knights namf^d to choose a jury for an assize at
Lichfield about Michaelmas, 5 John (1203)*. William de Ipstones served
on a Stafford jury at Westminster in 1220.^

It was probably a William de Ipstones of a later generation who occurs in a
suit with the abbot of Dieulacresse concerning common of pasture at Leek^ ;
and who, in 40 Hen. Ill (1255-6), is returned as one of those who held
15 librates of land, and held by military service in the co. of Stafford, but
were not knights. He held 20/i.^ I suppose this William de Ipstones to
hare been the husband of Sarah, eldest daughter and coheiress of John and
Margaret Bagot, of Blymhill, who appears in 1255 as one of the joint
lords of Blymhill.'.

They were succeeded by their son, John de Ipstones, who was returned at an
inquisition taken, on the lands of John de Yerdon, at Alton, co. Stafford, in
2 Edw. I (1273-4), as holding a quarter of a knight's fee under the barony of
Yerdon.*® But this return must have been inaccurate. It should probably

* Banco Roll, 7 Edw. I, Trin., m. 71, Salop.

» Rot. Pip., 21 Edw. I, " Staff. Coll ," Yol. I, p. 75.

• " Staff. Coll.," Yol. I, p. 205, where see a fuller account of the family.

* Ibid., Yol. II, p. 61. » *' Staff. CoU.,» Yol. II, p. 108.

« Ibid., Yol. lY, p. 11. 7 IHd., p. 102. « " Yincent's " Staff., in Heralds' CoD., p. 13 .

• " Staff. CoU.," T ol. I, p. 293. «» Ihid., p. 208.

C 2

20 ADDENDA AND CORRIGENDA.

hare been the heir of John de Ipstones, for John de Ipstones himaelf waa
dead in July, 1272, and his widow, Beatrice, remarried to Richard de
Okeover.*^
William de Ipstones, son of John, was the next lord of Tpstones and BljmhiU.
He died before 4th Noyember, 1292, leaving John de Ipstones, his son and
heir, and Agnes, his widow, who was remarried to William Wyther. This
Agnes had the custody of the lands and heir committed to her by the King,'
and an assize was taken at Stafford, on 9 September, 1299, which (dves the
landowners and principal inhabitants of Blymhill at that time. The cause
to be tried was whether William Wyther, and Agnes, his wife, John, son of
William de Ipstones, Bobert de Bromlegh, Roger de Pycheford, Richard,
his son, Thomas de la Hyde, Thomas, his son, Ralph Strech, Magister John
de Weston, Peter de Jonestone, and Roes, his wife, Richard Crambel, and
Payia, his wife, Robert de Swynesclo, Stephen de Bromlegh, Thomas de
Hibernia, and Walter Caghelegh had unjustly disseised Richard de Bruntim
of common of pasture in 40 acres of heath and 10 acres of wood in Blumen-
hulle, in which he used to common for all the year, with all manner of beasts.'
William Wyther and John de Ipstones occur among the jurors for the
hundred of Tatemaneslowe (Totmonslow) on the Quindene of Holy Trinity,
15 Edw. 1, 1807 i* and John, son of William de Ipstones, sued William, son
of William de Stalbrok, and others for a messuage, &o., is Chrindon, in the
same year.' In 6 Edw. II, 1313, John, son of William de Ipstones, sued
Nicholas, son of Walter Wyther, in a plea that he should render a reasonable
account for the time that he was his bailiff in Blymhill.' On 6 March, 1316,
John de Ipstones is certified as lord of the township of Blymhill.^ On
12 March, 1822, he is empowered to pursue and arrest William Trussell, and
William de Bredon described as the King's enemies. On 6 March of the
same year he had been appointed one of the collectors of the fine imposed on
the men-at-arms of the county of Stafford ; and on 11 July of that year he
is one of the manucaptors for the good behayiour of Thomas Wyther,
probably his half-brother, on his discharge from imprisonment as an adherent
of the Earl of Lancaster.^ In 17 Edw. II, 1824, he was one of the men-at-arms
returned by the county of Stafford, pursuant to writ, dated 9 May, as sum-
moned by general proclamation to attend the great coimcil at Westminster,
on Wednesday next after the Feast of the Ascension, May 80.* In 1326 he
was summoned as from the county of Stafford to pass into Ghuyenne under
the command of the Earl of Warrenne, to serve in the French Wars;
muster at Portsmouth on Sunday next after Mid-Lent, 24 March ;^ and in
the following year by writ tested at Kenil worth, 28 March, 1326, he is em-
powered to give a day to certain persons, found guilty before him, to appear
before the councU to submit to the King's grace.*^ In 19 Edw. 11, Hilary
Term, 1326, John Ipstones, chivaler, and G-uy de Mancester, chivaler, were
attached to answer, at the King's Bench, the plea of William de Bereford,
that they with others had forcibly broken the doors of the said William, at

» Ibid., Yol. IV, p. 255. « *' Staff. Coll.," Vol. VII, p. 78.

> Ibid., p. 57. < Ibid., p. 172.

* " Staff. Coll.," Vol. VII, p. 182. • Ibid., Vol. IX, p. 42.

7 Military writs of summons. ® Ibid.

' Nomina militum, 17 Edw. II, in Huntbache MS. Vol. II, and Military writs.

*" Writs of military summons. ^* Ibid.

ADDENDA AND CORRIGENDA. 21

Sutton (in co. Derby), on the Thursday before the feast of St. Gregory, 15
£dw. II, 1322, and had taken 13 horses, 36 mares, 8 oxen, and 10 cows, worth
£60, and other goods and chattels to the value of £40.^ In 4 and 6 £d w. Ill,
Hilary Term, 1331, Agnes, formerly wife of Thomas (sic) Wyther, sued
John de Ipstones and Elizabeth, his wife, for the third of a messuage, a caru-
cate and a half of land, and 50f . of rent in Drayoote, Chekeleye, and Tene,
which she claimed as dower.' On 6 October, Sir John de Ipstones, knight,
was party, with bis wife, Elizabeth, and his son, John, to a final concord at
Westminster, with William de ShareshuU, concerning the manor of Blythe-
wood.' In the Staffordshire subsidy roll of the following year, he appears as
owner of lands in Ipstones, Blymhill, and Wetton and Throwley.^

He was liying and making an unsuccessful claim to present to the church of
BlymhiU in 1333 ; but he was dead m 12 Edw. Ill (1338), leaying his wife
Elizabeth surnying, and John his son and heir,^ before speaking of whom
I will obserye that Sir John had a brother, William de Ipstones, clerk,
(between whom and Thomas de Brumpton there was a great contention
concerning the possession of the church of Eyton in 1324, in which
most of the leading families in the neighbourhood took part, and not without
bloodshed),' and another brother, Philip de Ipstones, who occurs in that
year, and who had lands in Blymhill in 1349-50, which he gaye to his son,
Roger de Ipstones. It will haye been the second Sir John Ipstones, not yet a
knight, who in 20 Edw. Ill, 1346, with William Trumwyne, Thomas de Kerse-
wall, John de Whitegraye, Ralph de Ipstones, and others, reoeiyed the King's
pardon for beheading Adam de Peshale at Kaynton in Shropshire.^ In the
following year by writ dated 18 February, 21 Edw. Ill, 1347, he was appointed
one of the commissioners for the county of Stafford to raise 180 archers.^
We meet with him as a witness in 1350 and 1358. He appears to haye
married the daughter and heir of Henry de Creswell, knight, and to haye
left as his son and heir a third Sir John de Ipstones, knight, lord of Ipstones,
Creswell, and a part of Blymhill ; who was returned knight of the shire for
the county of Stafford in the parliament summoned to meet at Westminster,
3 February, 1387-8, 2 Bio. II, and again in January, 1393-4,' when he was
slain on his way to the House of Parliament.^ His wife Elizabeth was the
daughter and heiress of Thomas Corbet, son and heir apparent of Sir Robert
Corbet, of Moreton Corbet, knight. She was afterwards married to Richard
de Peshale. By her he had a son and heir, William de Ipstones, who
succeeded him at Blymhill and elsewhere.

Sir William de Ipstones, knight, the last heir male of the family, was bom in
February, 1373, and died in London in 1399. His wife was Matilda,
daughter of Sir Robert Swynnerton, of Swynnerton, knight, by his first wife,
Elizabeth, daughter and sole heiress of Sir Nicholas Beck, knight. She had

» " Staff. Coll.," VoL IX, p. 113. « Ihid., Vol. XI, p. 26.

» Ihid., Vol. I, p. 299. ^ Ibid., Vol. X, pp. 116, 117, 123.

» " Staff. Coll.," Vol. XI, p. 83.

* IHd.t Vol. IV, part 2, p. 28. William de Ipstones, clerk, was admitted to
the Rectory of Longford, co. Salop, on the presentation of Sir John de Brompton,
knight, October 5th, 1332 (Eyton's Shropshire, Vol. VIII, p. 114).

7 Rot. Pat., 20 Edw. Ill, part 2 m. 9. • " Staff. Coll.," Vol. VIII, p. 188.

* Members of Parliament, Parliamentary Return.
»o Bol. Part., Vol. Ill, p. 317a.

22 ADDENDA AND CORRIGENDA.

preyiously been mftrried to Humphrey de Peshale; by whom she had a sou,
Biohard de Peshale. She was a great heiress, and inherited not only her
mother's property, but a great part of her father's also under the marriage
settlement of her father, though he married again and had issue male. By
Sir William Ipstones, Matilda had issue two daughters, Christian and Alice,
i»ho inherited their father's lands, but she was married to a third husband,
Sir John Sarage, kniglit, whose issue by her inherited most of her lands to
the disheritance of Richard de Feshale, her eldest son.^

Page S05, line 83. Instead of an only daughter and heiress, Ac, read two
daughters and coheirs, of whom Dorothy was married to Oliver Fitzwilliam,
2nd Viscount Fitzwilliam of the Peerage of Ireland, but died without issue,
and Jane was married to Christoi)her Fitzwilliam, Esq.

Page 812. Coven's share. For many corrections in this account see Supplement.

Page 818, line 14. For 1826, read 1256.

Page 325, after line 28, insert— In 13 Hen. VI (1484), on the morrow of All
Souls was a final concord at Westminster in the King's court, between John
Bothe and Joan, his wife, and Richard Lane and Joan, his wife, complain-
ants, and William Wirley, deforciant, concerning the manor of Hyde, with
the appurtenances, and six messuages, nine tofts, six carucates of land,
thirty acres of meadow, twenty acres of pasture, twenty-four acres of wood,
and 4/Os. of rent, with the appurtenances in Gunston, Brewode, Cbilynton,
Bromhall, Hatton, Codeshalle, Pendeford, Bellesbrok, Blymynhyll, and
Brynton, and concerning the adyowson of the church of Blymynhyll, and
six cartloads of underwood annually to be taken in Chilynton, in the
county of Stafford, and one messuage, two tofts, one carucate of land,
twelve acres of meadow, ten acres of pasture, eight acres of wood, and 2t.
rent with the appurtenances in Hemme, in the county of Salop ; whence
was plea of convention. The complainants acknowledged the said manor,
tenements, rent, annual cartloads of underwood, and advowson to be
the right of William, as that which he had by the gift of John afid
Joan and Richard ; for which the said William conceded them to the said
Richard and Joan Lane for their lives with remainder to Thomas Chest-er-
field, clerk, William Newport, son of William Newport, of Wolremehampton,
clerk, William Hyde, Vicar of the church of Sondon, John Apelby, Esq.,
and William Leveson, Esq., -and the heirs of the said William Hyde, to hold
of the chief lords of the fee for ever.'

Page 834, line 35. For 1332 read 1339.

Page 888, note, line 6. For 1487 i-ead 1486.

VOLUME II, PART II.

Page 69, line 12. After John Harecourt, Esq., insert — By this fine, which was
levied at Westminster in the Octaves of St. John the Baptist, 18 Edw. IV,
between John Harcourt, Esq., Robert Charleton, Esq., and Roger Walle,
clerk, plaintiffs, and Roger Lewknor, knight, deforciant, of the manor of
Ronton, which John Doyley, son of Edward Doyley, Esq., holds for life, and
the reversion of which is in J. Lewknor and his heirs, the said manor is to
remain to John Harecourt, Robert Charleton, and Roger Walle for ever.

^ A Pedigree in Sandford's Visitations (Salop) gives as the arms of Sir John
de Ipstones, a chevron guha between 3 cre»cent$ azure.
« Fin. Cone, 13 Hen. VI. No. 53.

ADDENDA. AND CORRIGKNDA. 23

Page 78, line 17. For 1680 read 1630.

Page 80. Pitchford's share. It will hare been seen in the Supplement that
Biehard de Pichford was the husband of the third daughter and coheir of
John Bagot, of Bljmhiil, and Margaret his wife, and that her name was
Joan, who occurs as his widow in 1272.* Boger de Pichford wm her son and
heir, and probably both Geoffrey de Picheford and Richard de Picheford
were her younger sons, and both probably inherited from her lands at
Broeeley. At Michaelmas, 15 Kdn . I (1287) , Margaret de Corene was attached
t>o answer the plea of Richard de Picheford that she, together with Reginald
de Rothale, John de London, and Roger de Oamyill, hod taken by dit^traint
the cattle from his plough at Burewardeie (Brosoley), viz., twelre oxen,
against the statute, and had impounded them.* I take this Richard to have
been the brother, and not the son of Ri>ger de Pichford, and I suppose that
Joan de Pichford enfeoffed her younger sons in her share of Broseley during
her lifetime. In 22 Edw. I (1249), an assize was taken at Stafford to try if
Richard, son of Adam de Wolaston, Letitia, the widow of Richard, of Little
Onne, and two others had unjustly disseised Richard, son of Richard de
Picheford of a messuage, six acres of land, an acre of heath, and half an acre
of meadow in Little Onne. The juiy say that there was some talk of
(prolocutio) of Richard, son of Adam, marrying the sister of Richard, son of
Richard, and Richard, son of Ariam, had enfeoffed Richard, son of Richard,
of two parts of the messuage and the other tenements on condition that he
re-enfeoffed him and his sister in them, and he had put him into seisin of them
for three days, and it was afterwards found that Richard, son of Adam, could
not marry the sister of Richard, son of Richard, because another woman
claimed him as her husband {petiit ipsum in virum) by reason of a previous
contract. The Court gave judgment in favour of Richard, son of Adam,
because the tenements were given upon conditions that could not be carried
out, and inasmuch as the cause was destroyed, the effect should also be
destroyed.'
Boger de Picheford appears on the grand jury for the hundred of Cnttlestone
on the morrow of Trinity, 56 Hen. Ill, 1272.'* He was in possession of his
share of Blymhill in 1279,^ and, as we have already stated, in 1284 and 1291.^
In 1299 he occurs with his son Richard.^ He probably died about the
following year, and was succeeded by his son, Richard de Picheford, for at a
gaol delivery in Edw. I (1307) it was presented that William Baret, living at
Ercalwe, with others unknown, had broken by night into the house of Richard
de Picheford, and had stolen goods from it to the value of 100«. in 29 Edw. I
(1800-1).^ The said Richard occurs in 34 Edw. 1, 1305, when it was presented
at a gaol delivery that Richard, son of Roger de Picheford, and John his
brother had beaten, wounded, and ill-treated Richard and Robert, sons of
Alexander le Rotour, of Orslowe, in Brunton.*
We have seen that Richard de Picheford occurs as lord of a portion of Blymhill
in 12 and 14 Edw. 11.*^ He died within the next few years and was succeeded
by his brother, Roger de Picheford, who was assessed on the Subsidy Boll of

1 "Staff. Coll.," Vol. IV, p. 180. * Ibid., Vol. VI, part 1, p. 172.

» " Staff. Coll.," Vol. VI, part I, p. 293. "• Ibid., Vol. IV, p. 208.

* Ibid., Vol. VI, part 1, p. 100. • Ibid., Vol. I, p. 294.

7 Ibid., Vol. VI, p. 57. • Ibid., p. 178.

» Ibid., p. 168. w Ibid., Vol. II, p. 81.

24 ADDENDA AND CORRIGENDA.

1327 at 8«. 6d.j for property in Blymhill, being the same as John de Ipstones
and Stephen de Bromley/ in which same year he occurs with another
brother, Thomas de Picheford.^ We have seen also that in 6 Edw. II
(1331) he settled his lands at Blymhill on himself and Alianora, his wife,
and in the event of his dying without issue upon Roger, son of (his brother)
John de Picheford who was killed in 1324 during the contention about the
Church of Eyton (Church Eaton).* This Roger, son of John de Picheford,
succeeded his uncle at Blymhill, and I suppose it was he who died in 1397.*

Page 83, line 21. The paragraph beginning with this line probably refers to the
Coven- Wyverston's portion of Blymhill, and not to that of Picheford.

Page 93, line 12. For Hannah read Sarah.

Page 9fi, line 30. For Richard read Francis.

Page 101, after line 21 insert — On May 20, 1273, the King received the fealty of
Robert de Bromley, son and heir of Geoffrey, for all the lands and tenements
which his father had held in capite.^

Line 33. After August, 1282, insert— At Michaelmas, 7-8 Edw. I, (1279),
Robert de Brommele (Bromley) was sued by Robert de Brumtona to permit
him to have common of pasture in Blumenhulle (Blymhill), appurtenant
to his free tenement in Brum ton (Brineton), of which Geoffrey de
Bromlee, the father of Robert de Brummele, whose heir he is, had unjustly
disseised him, viz., of common of pasture with all manner of cattle in twenty-
eight acres of pasture in Brommele (sic) throughout the year. Robert de
Bromle stated that as regards a fourth part of the said acres Geoffrey, his
father, held nothing except in the name of Philippa, his wife, mother of
Robert de Brummelege, and he claimed a verdict on the writ ; and as
regarded the residue, in which Robert claimed common of pasture, he said
that he, together with Roger de Pycheford and Thomas de la Hyde, his co-
parceners, is capital lord of the fee, and it was lawful for him by the statute
of Merton to take the profit of woods, wastes, and pastures within the fee,
saving to the tenants sufficient pasture and free ingress and egress, and that
Robert de Brumton held sufficient pasture in the said vill, and free ingress
and egress. Robert de Brunton denied this to be the case, and the Sheriff
was ordered to summon a jury and return the verdict at Easter.^

Page 102, after line 1, insert — In 28 Edw. 1 (1295), Robert de Bromley was one of
those summoned to test certain boundaries between the counties of Salop and
Stafford.^ In 31 Edw. I (1302-3), he occurs with Roger, his son, as defendant
in a plea for having unjustly disseised William, son of Richard, of Wonyn-
ton, of a part of a messuage, etc., in Wonynton, of which he claimed the
custody during the minority of the heir, and the verdict was given in his
favour.*
After line 20, insert — By writ, dated at Patrikesbum, 13 January, 1 Edw. II
(1307-8), the King accepts the homage of John de Bromley, son and heir of
Robert Bromley, deceased, for all the lands and tenements held by Robert
de Bromley of the King in capite at the time of his death, and Walter
de Gloucester, tbe escheater, is commanded to put him in seisin.'

1 " Staff. Coll.," Vol. VII, part 238. » Ibid., Vol. II, p. 82.

» Ibid., p. 83. * Ibid., p. 84.

» Rot. Fin., 1 Edw. T, m. 19. « '* Staff. Coll.," Vol. VI, part 1, p. 100.

' " Staff. Coll.," Vol. VII, p. 29, « /^^^^^ p. 124.

» Ibid., Vol. IX, p. 121.

ADDENDA AND CORRIGENDA 25

After ** Aueley," in line 30, insert — In 2 Edw. II. 1317, Bichard de Bourton,
and Agnes, his wife, are in misericordid for not prosecuting their suit
against John de Bromleje, and Joan, formerly wife of Bobert de Bromleje,
for 30 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow, 6 acres of wood, and 2 parts of a
messuage in Q-rayenhanger.*

Page 108, after line 14, insert — John de Bromley was taxed in the Subsidy Boll of
6 Edw. Ill, at 3«. 4<2. for property in Bromley, bat whether this was the
father or the son I cannot determine.
In Michaelmas Term 10 Edw. Ill, 1336, John de Bromley, son and heir of John
de Bromley, fines 33^. 4c2. for his relief for certain lands and tenements in
Ashley and Wilfotebrige, in the county of Stafford, which the said John,
his father, held of the King i« capie by the serrice of a third part of one
knight's fee.'
After " John de Weston," in line 23, insert— In 20-21 Edw. Ill (Hillary Term),
John, son of John de Bromley, sued Thomas Millesone, of Bugge, in a plea
that he should nmder a reasonable account for the time he was his bailiff in
Bromleye. Thomas did not appear, and the Sheriff was ordered to distrain
and produce him on the Quindene of Easter.'

Page 104, line 20, for 26f . read 20«.

Page 106, after line 6, insert — On the Octaxes of St. John the Baptist, 49 Edw. Ill,
1375, and afterwards recorded on the Octaves of St. Michael, 60 Edw. Ill, a
fine was leried between John de Bromleye, chaplain, John de Gggeley,
yirar of the church of Ghebbeseye, Boger de Asheleye, chaplain, Thomas de
Coton, chaplain, and Thomas de Frodusham, clerk, complainants, by Thomas
Forton, their attorney, and John de Frodusham and Alice, his wife, defor-
ciants of the manors of Bromleye, Wonyngton (Wenington), and nine
messuages, a toft, a carucate, and 60 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, and
13«. 4d. of rent in Podmore, Chatculne, Blumenhall, Bruynton, and
Assheleye, and a third part of the manor of Assheleye. John de Frodusham
and Alice acknowledged the said manors, tenements, rent, and third part to
be the right of John de Bromleye, and they surrendered them to the same
John and the other complainants, excepting £10 of rent in the same manors
and the third part named, and they further granted to them the said rent,
and also the rent of 13«. 4c2., together with the homages and services of
John de Bourghton, Bobert de Bromley, Balph de Levynton, Nicholas de
G-arwode, Bobert Molot, and Joan, his wife, John Hankokessone, William
de Chestre, Stephen de Whitemore, Adam, parson of the church of
Mokeleston, Bichard del Bache, William Gouleye, and John de Legh, and
their heirs ; to be held by them and the heirs of John de Bromleye, and for
this grant the complainants gave John and Aiice 200 marks of silver.^
After line 23, insert — At a month from Easter, 7 Edw. lY, 1408, was a final
concord between Hugh Hextall, clerk, and Robert Nedeham, complainants,
and John Bromley, knight, and Joan, his wife, deforciants, of 10 messuages,
3 tofts, 800 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture,
30 acres of wood, I4<f. of rent, and a moiety of a mill in Bedulf, Byssheton,
Norton, and Podmore, in oo. Stafford, and of a messuage, GO acres of land

» Ibid., p. 69.

'* Ah»tractu9 releviorum, etc., transcribed by Simon Dewes, Salt. MS., No. 34.

» " Staff. Coll.," Vol. XII, p. 65.

* Fin. Cone, 49 Edw. IH, No. 60. " Staff. ColL," Vol. XI, p. 182.

26 ADDENDA AND CORRIGENDA.

and 3 acres of meadow in Greyehangur, in oo. Salop. John and Joan
acknowledged the right of the complainants, for -which the complainants
granted the said tenements to them for their lives, with remainder to
Margery, the wife of William Stanley, esquire, the daughter of the said
John and Joan, and to her male issue, and failing such, to the right faeira of
Joan.^

Page 110, line 6, after "county of Stafford," insert— Tn the following year,
45 Edw. Til, Humphrey Swynnerton, and Hillaria^ his wife, fined for the
manor of Blymhill and another tenement in the same manor.'
After line 8, insert — On the OctaTes of the Purification, 46 Edw. Ill, was a
final concord between Humphrey de Swynnerton, and Hillaria, his wife,
complainants, by William atte Wode, her attorney, and John de Frodesham,
and Alice, his wife, deforciants, of a fourth part of the manor of BlumenhuU
(Blymhill), and 4>8. 2id. of rent in BlumenhuU, and the adrowson of the
fourth part of the church of the said man<<r. John and Alice granted the
said fourth parts and rent to Humphrey and Hillaria, and their issue, and
failing such issue, to remain to the right heirs of Humphrey ; and for this
grant Humphrey and Hillaria gare 200 marks of silver.' Hillaria liyed but
a short time after this transaction, for on 16th November of the same year,
etc. (as in text).
After line 22, insert — The manor of Blymhill, however, passed under the
before-mentioned deed to Humphrey de Swynnerton, but whether this heir
was by his wife, Hillaria, or not, I am unable to say.

Page 112, after line 12, insert — Robert Swynnerton will have been dead before
Michaelmas, 37 Hen. YIII, 1545, the date of a fine between John Gyfford,
knight, Thomas Gyfford, esquire, and Thomas Moreton, gentleman, com-
plainants, and Edward Swynnerton, esquire, deforciant, of 20 messuages,
10 burgages, 300 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture,
80 acres of wood, 20 acres of brushwood and heath, and 20«. of rent, with the
appurtenances, in Isewall, Badnall, Slyndon, Brockehursi , Blymhill, Brynton,
Marston, Littell Onne, and Wodde Eyton, and the fourth part of one water-
mill, with the appurtenances, in Blymhill. The said Edward acknowledged
the said lands and fourth part to be the right of the same John, and con-
ceded for himself and his heirs, that the aforesaid tenements and fourth part
which Nicholas Bradbury and Lucy, his wife, held for the life of the same
Lucy, on the day that this convention was made, of the inheritance of the said
Edward, and which after the decease of the same Lucy should revert to the
said. Edward and his heirs, should after the decease of the same Lucy remain
to the said John, Thomas, and Thomas, and the heirs of the same John, to
hold of the chief lords of the fee for ever. And for this acknowledgment the
same John, Thomas, and Thomas, have conceded to the same Edward the
aforesaid tenements and fourth part, with the appurtenances, etc., to have
and to hold to the same Edward of the chief lords of the fee. etc., for the
life of the same Edward, and after his decease, to the heirs of his body, law-
fully begotten, and for default of such issue to Bichard Swynnerton, brother
of tiie said Edward, and the heirs of his body, lawfully begotten, and if the
same Bichard should happen to die without heirs of his body, then to Anne,

1 " Staff. CoU.," Vol. XI, p. 250. ' MS. Stafford Cartulary at BUthfield.

• " Staff. Coll." Vol. XI, p. 180.

ADDENDA AND CORRIGENDA. 27

Elizabeth, and Joan, sisters of the same Edward, and their heirs, to hold of
the chief lords of that fee by the accustomed scrrioes for ever.^

Page 113, after note 2, insert — Perhaps this entry may refer to his son, Edvrard,
for Erdeswick speaks of Edward Swynnerton, the father, as living in
1600.
Line 31, noie to Joan, daughter of ... . Sutton, Lord Dudley.'

Page 114, line 17, omit "His father" and read — The Jobbers had an interest in
Blymhill at an earlier date. In 35 Hen. YI (1456-7) William Jobber held
two free tenements in that portion of the manor of Blymhill, which fell to
the Baron of Stafford as an escheat in that same year, for which he paid a
chief rent of Is., and was apparently residing there at that time. The said
holding was in the possession of Thomas Jobber, in September, 13 £dw. lY
(1473).
William Jobber occurs as a free tenant of Lord Stafford, at Blymhill, in 18
Hen. YII (1497-8); and in 10 Hen. YIII (1518-19) John Jobber was the
tenant of the aboye-mentioned lands, which were then described as a
messuage, and certain lands for which the same chief rent of Is. is payable.'

Page 129, line 16, after ** manor," insert — and probably from Picheford's share. In
a list of Staffordshire fines in the reigns of Edw. II and Edw. Ill,
Soger PicUford, in or about 2 Edw. II (1317-18), fined for lands in Blemen-
hoU (giTon) to Boger Questeshay (Oreteshay, Oyyotshay, lyetsay).^ One
of the Pichefords took the local name.

Page 130, after line 31, insert— Thomas Welles, the son of John Welles and Alice
Aston, and father of John Welles, appears to hare been in possession of
Ivettshey, for his son, John Welles, occurs as a free tenant of the Duke of
Buckingham in 10 Hen. YIII, of a messuage, with the appurtenances, at
Blymhill, called Erotteshey, which had lately been held by Thomas, at Well,
for which he pays 3^.* This will doubtless hare been the same with
that which had formerly been held by John Wollaston, of Humplirey, Duke
of Buckingham, in 85 Hen. YI, as a free tenement for which he pays 3s. per
annum, and which is then described as one place of meadow and pasture, in
a certain field, called Boreshurste, and one parcell of wood and pasture called
Le Ladywodd.^ The same also was held/Sept. 80, 13 Edw. lY, 1473, by
Tliom. Atwall de Liche (Lichfield), as a free tenement, being then described
as ** one tenement with the appurtenances there called Evoteshay," for which
he pays 8«.*

Page 132, after line 22, insert — Humphrey Wells, Esquire, and John, his son and
heir apparent, sold Irett's Hayes, or Ovett's Hayes, to Thomas Jones, who by
indenture of 24th January, 1825-6, sold it to Richard Wooddeson, of Weston
under Lizard, yeoman, and William Blakemore, of the same place, yeoman,
who sold it to Edward Mitton, of Weston, Esquire, in 1630. In the pedigree,
by a printer's error, the last Humphrey Welles is made to be the brother
instead of the cousin of Bobert Welles.

Page 134, before the first line, insert — In 1373 tliere was a small estate in Blymhill

» Ped. Fin., 37 Hen. YIII, Mich., No. 207.

' Probably she was an illegitimate daughter of Edward Sutton, Lord Dudley.
See "Staff. Coll.," Yol. IX, p. 109 and seq.

' Stafford MS. atBlithfield. Fines and rentals, pp. 407, 83, 35, 63.

* Ibid. * Ibid., p. 63.

* Stafford MS. as before, p. 83.

28 ADDENDA AND CORRIGENDA.

wliich I am unable to account for. On the Octaves of St. Martin, 47 Edw.
Ill, was a final concord between Kichard de Derlaston, complainant, and
William Buntowe and Elizabeth, his wife, defendants, of a toft, SO acres of
land, 2 acres of meadow, and 1 acre of wood in Blumenhull. William and
Elizabeth remit all their right to Richard and his heirs, for which Bichard
gaye them 20 marks in silyer.^
Page 136, after line 7, insert — His name was Herbert de Blakenhale. He was insti-
tuted in the time of Henry III on the presentation of John Bagod. He is
the first recorded rector, and was succeeded br Thomas Personesone, who was
also instituted in the time of Henry III, on the joint presentation of the
daughters and coheirs of John Bagod.'

After line 12, insert — On the death of Thomas Personesone, Walter de Lega
was admitted and instituted on the presentation of the same patrons or their
heirs.*

Line 18. Instead of " will probably have been Roger," read — was Roger de
Staundon, who was admitted on the presentation of William de Ipstones,^ and
occurs (&c., as in text).

After line 80, insert — Roger de Staundon was dead before 4 Edw. Ill (1880),
for in that year Thomas de Weston calls himself Chaplain of the Parish of
Blymhill ; so that on the death of Roger there is little doubt that Sir John
de Weston, who was in possession of the shares of Hyde and Streche the
two senior coheirs of the second or Coven turn, presented his relative Thomas
de Weston, who was admitted, and at his death in 7 Edw. Ill there was a
law suit concerning the next presentation between Sir John de Weston and
William, son of Peter de Joneston on the one |hand, and Sir John de
Ipstones on the other. Sir John de Weston will have considered that his
last presentation was in right of Hyde, and that this presentation fell to
him in right of Streche, while William Joneston will have claimed in right
of Wyverston's heirs, or Coven's other turn ; and Ipstones claimed as hold-
ing the whole advowson as heir of the eldest daughter. This turn belonged
in reality to Pichford, who does not appear to have made any claim. A few
years later Sir John de Weston bought up Pichford 's share, and at the next
vacancy presented in that turn, while this presentation of 7 Edw. Ill, which
lapsed to the Bishop, was allowed to count for nothing.
Page 187, after line 8, insert—In Trinity Term, 32 Edw. Ill (1358) Stephen de
Bromley, parson of the church of Blumenhull, sued Richard le Faukener, of
Weston, in the King's Bench, for breaking forcibly into his houses at
Blumenhull, and taking his goods and chattels to the value of £10. Richard
did not appear, and the Sheriff returned that he held nothing, &c., he was
therefore ordered to arrest and produce him on the Quindene of St. Michael.^
Stephen de Brondey was a man of wealth and position, and seems to have
been possessed of property in Blymhill before he became rector thereof, for in
the Subsidy Roll of 6 Edw. Ill he was taxed in Blymhill at 8#. 6<l., being as
highly as John de Ipstones and Roger de Pycheford, the resident lords of the
manor.* He seems to have resigned the rectory of Weston for that of Blym-
hill, and was presented to Blymhill in the third or Pichford turn, which had
been purchased by Sir John de Weston in 1839 from Roger de Pichford.

» Fin. Cone, 46 Edw. Ill, No. 49. « " Staff Coll.," Vol. XI, p. 43.

» Ibid, < Ibid.

6 Ibid., Vol. XII, p. 163. • " Staff CoU.," Vol. X, p. 123.

ADDENDA AND CORKIGENDA. 29

Stephen de Bromley was the maternal uncle of Thomas de Weston, the patron
for that turn. He was still living in 1878| and was apparently succeeded hj
John de Stretton.
On 22nd January, 1379-80, John de Stretton, clerk, was collated to Blymhill
church bj the Bishop, to whom it had fallen by lapse of time.^ Sir John de
Stretton had (licence, &c., as in text).
After line 8, omit the next seven lines.

After note 2, insert — From Flaoita de Banco, 7 Edw. Ill, it appears that John
de Weston had purchased one-third of the Coven share from Thomas de la
Hyde, and another from Ralph Streche (though the former appears to have
subsequently reverted to the representatives of Hyde). The remaining third
had been made over by the daughter of Henry de Wy verston to Williojn, son
of Peter de Jonestone.'

Page 188, line 80, for 1331-2 read— 1481-2.

Page 189, after line 2, insert — Robert Badeuhall, chaplain, rector of the church of

Blymhill, was living in 8 Edw. IT (1463-4), when he gave to Thomas Nowell,

son and heir of Richard Nowell, lately deceased, all his lands and tenements,

rents, and services, with all their appurtenances, in Newbold, in the oo. of

Stafford.'
After line 17, insert— William Swynnerton died in 1588. His wiU, which is

preserved in the Lichfield Diocesan Registiy , is as follows : " In the Name of

G-od, Amen. Theyereof o'Lorde God a thousand cccccxxx. viij. the xij

day of the moneth of February I S' Wyll" Swynnton hole of mynde & of

good memory nev' the leysse [sick, or weak ?] yn my body make my testjment

aft' thys man' and forme fowlloyng fyrst I bequethe my soUe to Almyghthy

Ghxl and to o' lady Saynt Mary and to all the whaly company of hevyn

And my body to be byrryd y" the chansell of blymyll It. I beqweth to seynt

Mary howsse of Covetre & to Sejnt Chadds howsse of Lychfelde to ev' of

them xij <^ to pray for me It. I be quethe to Blymyll churche a cowe It. I

gyffe to Blymyll towne iiij stryke of whete to helpe to mde the fowte wey yf

they will not stryve w* my excecutors It. I be quethe to Mayst' Jhon Coots

my furryd gowne and a fylly y» Woodcote pke It. 1 bequethe to my cosen

Robert Swynton my foldyn horde and my sylv' salte yf he doe not strjve w*

my excecutors yf he doe hyt ys my m^de he shall not have my silv' salte It.

I be qwethe to my cosyn Will™ Swynton ij calvs and to hys wyffe a cowe It.

I be qwethe to Alys Honde a heffur to prey for me It. to Margery Jobbur a

heffur to prey for me It. to Olyv' Cowp iiij [stryke] of barly to prey for my

solle It. to Gorge Jonvs iiij stryke of barly to prey for my soUe It. to ychon

of my god chyldren iiij* to prey for my solle It. I wyll yt my preste S' Jhon

CoUyns schall have £v to syng a yereyn blymyll churche to prey for my solle

and my fad's and mod's soles yf my goods wyll pforme hyt It. I make my

excecutors mayst' Jhon Coots my svant Thomas Preyng S' Jhon CoUyns to

see yt my excecutr* doe pforme my wyll when I am browght whom my wyll

pformed and my detts paid I gyff my svant Thoms all the resydue of my

goods thes beryng wytnes S' Jhon Syche vycar of Lapley S' Roger Jerves

pson of Weston my gosly fad' S' Jhon CoUyns Thomas Turn' WyU" Mers

w» od'."

> Lichfield Dioc. Reg. « *' Staff. CoU.," Vol. XI, p. 44.

" Harl. MS., 1818, 93.

INDEX.

VOL. XII.. PART II

INDEX.

VOL. XII., PART II

INDEX.

VOL. XII., PART II

iisri3EX TO r*.^nT ii-

Amiot, Thos. dp, 14.
Apalby, John, 22.
Ashley, 11, IS, 2o.

Ro^or de, 25.

AspelM, 12, U.

Audlej, Adiam Fitz-Adam de, 17.

Uenrv, his brother, 17.

Biiche, Ric. del, 25.
Badonall, Rob., 28.
Badnall, 26.
Bagot, John, 3, 17, 19, 27.

Joan, 3.

Margaret, 3, IP.

Sanili, 3.

Pliilippa, 3.

Klizaboth, 3.

Wm. de Bljmhill, 17.

• IlervcY and Milioent, 17.

Henry de Draicot«, 17.

Ivetttt, 17.

Ropier, 17.

Wm. de Holidale, 17.

Beaumes, Hugh de, 18.

Baret, Wm., 23.

Bedulf, 25.

Beffcote, 11, 12, 18,15, 16.

Beisin, Adam le, 18.

Belle^brok, 22.

Belmeis, Wm. de, v. la Zouche.

Bereford, Wm. de, 21.

Birmingham, Wm. de, 8.

Bissebury, The, at Forde, 18.

Ric, at Forde, 18.

Blakenhall, Herb, de, 27.
Blore, Ralph de, 17.
Blakemore, Wm., 27.
Blymhill, 22, 25, 26.

Herbert, Chap\ of, 17.

Hamo Cissor, of, 12.

Blund, Hugh, of Penkridge, 13.
Booth, John, 22.
Joan, 22.

Bordesley, Abbot of, 9,
Boreolmrst, 27.
Bourgliton, Joh'i do, 25.
Ric. do, 2 i.

Aiin

OS, 2>.

Boughey, Sir I'ho., 11.
Bradbury, Nieh. and Lucy, 26.
Brewode, 7, 22.
Bredon, Wm. de, 21.
BroBelev. IS, 23.

Walter, Cliapl. of, 18.

Ri)g. do, 1 S.

M.il)ol, 18.

Alico, IS.

- Mar;,'«rct, IS,

Bromhall, H, 22.

Ralph de. 8.

Jolin, 8. of, 8.

Bromlev. Manor of, 25.
*Rob. do, 4, 21, 25.

John do, B. and h. of, 2 k

— Sir Hamo de, 5.

Stoplbn do, 7-10, 21, 23, 28.

Gooff rey de, 3, 4, 11 , 2 1.

_ Robort, a. and li., 21.

— Philijipa, w. of Ooof., 2t.

' John de (Chapl.), 25.

Joan, w. of Rob., 24.

Mur^., d. of, 25.

Rojj. do, 25.

Brunton, Rob. de, 24.

Agnes, his w., 2i.

Ric. de, 7, 2I.|

Tho. de, 21.

Brychfoi'd, 15.
Brynton, 25, 26.
Buntowe, Wm., 27.

Kliz., his w., 27.

Burewardcsle (Broseley), see Broseley.

Caghelegh, Walter, 7 21.
Caltone, 15.
CarloB, Chas., 8.
Charlton, 15.

IV.

INDEX.

Cliarlton, Bob., 22.
Chatculne, 25.
Chebbeseye, Ch. of, 25.

John de Eggeleye, Vicar of, 25.

Chekley, 21.

Codeshall, 7.

Chilynton, 22.

Cokesione, Tho. Huberd of, 15.

Collyns, Sir John, 29.

Coots, John, 29.

Corbet, Sir Rob, 21.

Tho., 8. of, 21.

Eliz., d. and h. of, 21.

Corwood, 12.

Cotes, Wm., s. of Adam de, 13.

Mary, his w., 13.

Coulege, Wm., 25.
Coven, 12.

Ralph de, 3-5, 8, 9, 11. 12.

Mary, w. of, 4, 5, 12, 23.

Alice, 4, 5, 7.

Mary, 4, 8, 9.

Philippa, 4, 11.

Cot. and Lichf, Roger, Bp. of, 5.
Crambel, Ric, 7, 12, 21.

Pavia, 7, 12, 21.

Rose, s. of, 12.

CreswelJ, Henry de, Kt., 21.

Derlaston, Ric. de, 27.
Dieulacresse, Abbot of, 19.
Doyley, John, s. of Ed., 22.
Draycote, 21.
Drayton, Wm. de, 11.
Dudley, Ed., Lord, 26.

Ecclesnall, 15.

Eyton (Church Eaton), 21, 24.

(Wood), 26.

Roger de, 18.

Falkener, Ric. de, 28.
Famham-Royal, 19.
Feckenham, Forest of, 9.
Fitz-Episcopi. Philip, 17.
Fitz-Payn, Rob. de, 17.
Fitz-Ralph, Adam, 19.
Fitz-Warin, Margaret, 5.

Joiin, 18.

Fulk, 18.

Fitz-Williara, Oliver, 22.
Christopher, 22.

Forton, The, 25.
Frodesham, Tho. de, 25.

John de, 25, 26.

Alice, his w., 25, 26.

Garwood, Nic. de, 25.

Gifford, John, s. of Edmund, 10, 11.

Sir John, 26.

Thomas, 26.

Agnes, w. of Edmund, 10, 11.

Gravenhauger, 24.
Grindon, 21.
GuMston, 22.

Hareoourt, John, 22.
Hastang, Rob., 13.

John, 15.

Hatton, 22.

Hemme, 22.

Hextal], Hugh, 25.

Hibemia, Tho. de, 7, 20.

HiJcote, 13.

Horsley, 13, 14.

Hyde, Tho. de la, 3-8, 20, 24, 28.

Alice, w. of, 4, 6, 8.

GQes, 8.

Nicholas, 8.

Petronilla, 6.

Walter de la, 6.

Roger de la, 6.

Tho,, 8. of Giles, 7-8.

Mary, w. of, 8.

Wm., Vicar of Sondon, 22.

Ideshall, 8.

Ipstones, Wm. de, 3, 4, 7, 19.

John, s. of, 3,7, 19, 20, 21, 23.

Wm. de, 19, 20.

Sarah, his w., 19.

Sarah de, 5.

Sir John de, 4, 5, 21.

Herbert de, 18 (v. Verdon).

• Beatrice (wid. of John), 20, 21.

John, 8. of Wni., 20, 21, 28.

Agnes, liis widow, 20, 21.

Wm., 8. of John, 21, 28.

Eliz., w. of Sir John, 21.

Wm. de (Clerk), 21.

Philip de, 21.

Roger, 8. of, 21 .

Ralph de, 21.

Sir Wm. de, 21, 22.

IKDEX.

Ipttonet, Matilda, w. of, 21

Christian, d. of, 22.

Alice, d. of, 22.

Iselwall, 28.

Jerris, Sir Roger (p. of Weston), 2).
Jobber, Wm., 27.

Thomas, 27.

Jolin, 27.

Margery, 29.

Jones, Thomas, 27.
Joni'ston, 13.

Peter de, 4, 7, 13, 14, 21.

Rose, his w., 7, 13, 14, 21.

. Wm. de, 4, 14, 28.

Beatrice, his w., 14.

Robert de, 14,

Kenewall, Tho.de, 17,21.

Lane, Ric de, 8, 22.

- — Joan, his w., 22.
Lapley, Vic. of, 29.
Lega, Walter de, 3.
Leeh, John de, 25.
_L- Walter de, 28.
Lereson, Wm., 22.
Lerinlon, Ralph de, 26.
Lewknor, Sir Roger, Kt., 22.
WuL, 22.

Hancester, Guy de, 20.
jiartel, £udo,18.

Roger, 18.

Marston, 26.

Menedun, 7.

Meschines, Matilda, d. of Wm., 18.

Metz, VVnrin de, 18.

Mefford(Meaford),15.

Mittoti, Edward, 27.

Morton, Mi hael de, 18.

, (in Gnosall), 18.

glutton, Nic. de, 17.
Mokleston, Adam, Priest of, 25.
Molot, Bob., 25.
Jdan, 25.

Nedeham, Rob., 25.
Newport, Wm., 22.

Wm., 8. of, 22.

Newbold, 28.
Norton, 25.
Nowell. Tho., 28.
Ric, 28.

Okeover, Ric. de, 2D, 21.

Beatrice, w. of, 20.

Onne (Little), 23, 26.
Orfeure, Geof. de, 7.

Isolda, -wid. of, 7.

Oveyotshay (in Blymhill), 27.

Pany, Tho , 5, 6.

Alice, w., 6.

Park, Henry de, 9, 11.

Margaret, 11.

Robert, 9.

Payn, Tho., 11.

Alice, his w., 11.

Pendeford, 22.

Rob.de, 6, 6.

Ralph de, a. of, 6.

John de, 6.

Peraonnessone, Tho., 3, 28.
Perton, John de, 8.
Peahall, Sir Adam, 10.

Adam de, a. of, 10, 21.

Isabel de, 10.

Ric. de, 21, 22.

Elizabeth, w. of, 21.

Humphrey de, 21.

Pycheford, Ric. de, 3, 22.

Margaret, hia w., 22.

Tho. de, 23.

Ric, a. of Roger de, 7, 21, 22,

23.

Geoffrey de, 18, 22.
John, b. of Ric, 23.
Roger, a. of, 24.
Almnora, w. of Roger, 23.

Roteur, Alex, de, 23.
Rothale, Reg. de, 23.
Ronton, Manor of, 22.
Rugge, Tho. Millsone of, 25.
Russheton, 25.

VI.

INDEX.

Sayage, Sir John, 22.
Somery, Roger de, 8.
Slyndon, 14, 26.

Stanley, Marg., w. of Wm. of, 26.
Staunton, Boger de, 4, 28.
Stalbrok, Wm. de, 20.

Wm., 9. of, 21.

Streche, Ralph de, 3, 4, 7, 8 9, 20,
28.

Robert, 4, 8, 9.

Stretton, 9.

John de, 28.

Sutton, Wm., 22.
Swynesclo, Rob. de, 20.
Swynnerton, Sir Robt., 21.

Matilda, d. of, 21.

Eliz., d. of N. de Beck, w. of,

21.

Humphrey, 26.
Hillaria, his w., 26.
Robt., 26.
Edward, ?0.
Richard, 26.
Anne, 26.
Eliz., 26.
Joan, 26.
Wm., 28.
Robt., 28.

'I'ayleur, Ric. de, 13.

Pavia, his w., 13.

Tene,21.

Trechatton, Matt, de, 7.

Trumwyne, Wm., 21.

Venables, Wm. de, 15.
Yerdon, Bertram de, 19.

Wm. de (b. Ippestones), 19,

John de, 19.

Welles, Tho., 8. of John and Ali ia, 27.

John, 8. of, 27.

Humphrey, 27.

John, his s., 27.

Werrington {al. TFoni/n(jfon)y 25.
Weston, 9.

Ilamo de, 17.

John d**, 4, 5, 7.

>ir John de, 9, 14, 28.

Tho. de, 9, 28.

Robt. de, 9.

Eliz. de, 10, 11.

Alexander, Chaplain of, 17.

Why8ton,Sir John de, 10, 11.

Nich. de, s. of, 10.

Robert, 10.

Whitgrave, John de, 21.

"Wilfotbridge, 25.

Witemore, Stephen de, 25.

Wirley, Wm.. 22.

Wolaston, Ric, s. of Adam de, 23.

Letitia, w. of, 23.

John, 27.

Wonignton, Wui., s. of Ric, 24.
Wood cote, 29.
Wyther, Wm., 7, 21.

Agnes, w. of, 7, 21.

Nicholas, s. of, 21.

W'alter, 21.

Thomas, 21.

Wyverston (Worston), Rose, 4.

Pavia , 4.

Henry, s. of Alice, 15.

Henry de, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 15,

28.

Agnes, d. of, 15.
Cecilia, w. of, 12,13.
Philippa,w. of, 4, 11, 12.
Hughde, 13.
John de, 14.
Ralph de, 12, 11.
Wm.de, 15, IG.
Ismay, his w., 15, 1 0.
Wm., 8. of Wm., 16.

Zouche, de la, Alan, 18.

Wm., 8. of {diet, de Belmeis),

18.

Philip de B., s. of W^alter, 18.
Ric deB., 18.

Philip de B., s. of Philip, 18.
Ralph de B., 18.
Adelicia, w. of Alan, 18.
Wm.laZ {al.de B.),IS.
Roger la Z., 18.
Philip la Z., 18.

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